Is it unhealthy to toast bread? Separating Fact from Fear
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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), more acrylamide, a chemical linked to cancer in animal studies, can form when starchy foods like bread are toasted to a dark brown color compared to a lighter shade. However, the health implications for humans from dietary acrylamide are still under debate, making the question of toast's safety a common concern.
