Are There Carcinogens in Potatoes? The Truth About Acrylamide and Solanine
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While many wonder, "Are there carcinogens in potatoes?", a 2021 meta-analysis found no overall association between total potato consumption and cancer risk. Concerns typically center on compounds like acrylamide, which forms during high-heat cooking, and solanine, a natural toxin that appears when potatoes are improperly stored.
