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Are Deep-Fried Foods Carcinogenic? A Scientific Breakdown

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According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a component created during high-temperature cooking, such as deep frying, is classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans". This has led many to question: are deep-fried foods carcinogenic? The science shows that while the foods themselves may not be inherently cancerous, the high-heat cooking process can produce potentially dangerous compounds.