**Table of Contents:**

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Chapter 1

: Introduction**
- Background and significance of the study
- Overview of heterocyclic amines (HCAs)
- Health risks associated with HCA consumption
- Importance of studying HCA formation in cooked foods
- Objectives of the research

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Chapter 2

: Literature Review**
- Overview of HCA formation mechanisms
- Factors influencing HCA formation during cooking
- Previous studies on HCA content in cooked foods
- Strategies for reducing HCA formation in food processing
- Current gaps in research and knowledge

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Chapter 3

: Methodology**
- Research design and approach
- Selection of food matrices for experimentation
- Cooking methods and conditions
- Analytical techniques for HCA detection and quantification
- Data collection and analysis procedures

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Chapter 4

: Results**
- Effects of cooking temperature on HCA formation
- Influence of cooking time on HCA content
- Impact of food composition on HCA levels
- Comparison of HCA formation across different cooking methods
- Identification of key factors affecting HCA formation

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Chapter 5

: Discussion**
- Interpretation of results in relation to research objectives
- Implications of findings for food safety and public health
- Limitations of the study and areas for future research
- Recommendations for reducing HCA exposure in cooked foods
- Conclusion and summary of key findings