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The darker side of overdone food

Acrylamide is a chemical compound found in certain foods cooked on a high heat that scientists are only beginning to understand. The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Mike Johnson talks to food chemist Dr. Steve Elmore about acrylamide, and the unusual story of how its presence in our diets first came to the attention of scientists.

(Photo: Sausages cooked on a high heat Credit: Thinkstock)

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4 minutes