Are Overcooked Potatoes Bad for You? Understanding Acrylamide and Health Risks
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food Standards Agency, cooking starchy foods like potatoes at high temperatures for too long can produce a chemical called acrylamide. This raises a critical question for many home cooks: are overcooked potatoes bad for you, and should you be concerned?