Is Blackened Meat Unhealthy? What You Need to Know
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According to the National Cancer Institute, high-temperature cooking methods, including pan-frying and grilling, can lead to the formation of mutagenic chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in muscle meat. This raises the question: Is blackened meat unhealthy?