Does Burning Toast Destroy Nutrients? The Surprising Truth
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According to food safety agencies, cooking starchy foods to a golden color rather than dark brown or black can significantly reduce the formation of the chemical acrylamide. But beyond concerns about carcinogens, does burning toast destroy nutrients and compromise its overall nutritional value? The answer is more nuanced than you might think, involving both macronutrient conversion and micronutrient degradation.
