While burnt starchy foods contain acrylamide (a "probable carcinogen" in high doses in animal studies), current human research shows no strong link between dietary acrylamide and cancer.
Built-up crumbs near heating elements can ignite, causing smoke and extra heat that burns the next slice.
If your toaster is burning bread or producing a burning smell, it is often due to maintenance issues or incorrect settings:
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