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Dark chips cause cancer, say researchers

Dark chips cause cancer, say researchers

Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are confident they can confirm what many have long claimed: the darker the chip, the more likely it is to contain high concentrations of acrylamide – a chemical that is linked to cancer risk. All chips begin to create acrylamide when fried, but the concentration is highest in the darker ones.

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