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Scientists develop gene-edited wheat that can make toasted bread less carcinogenic
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 07 Apr 2026
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importantly, from that link:
"Overall, studies on acrylamide and cancer in humans show that the amounts of acrylamide we consume probably doesn’t increase the risk of cancer significantly. If you have a healthy, balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruit, pulses (such chickpeas) and wholegrains (such as brown rice), the amount of acrylamide you eat will be small."