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Is the black sear during a vegetable roast indication of cancer causing compounds forming?

ACEs I think they’re called. Roasting is my fav but those black edges concern me. In case someone says don’t wait that long, well it tastes undercooked if you don’t

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People have been eating charred/roasted foods for centuries, or longer. There’s way worse things that are cancer causing like perscription drugs, or processed foods and sugars. I think you’ll be alright

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Short answer, yes. Burnt material=carbon compounds=carcinogens=cancer. Try high pressure cooking, steaming, or boiling (worst flavor IMO) for a good flavor profile and even heating to prevent the char.

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