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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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a fraction of a percent of a couple preservatives (with wide safety margins) is hardly "chemically laden". that's just blatant emotionally charged language to push a naturalist agenda.
Food spoilage is a major issue, we need preservatives (in safe quantities) to keep food safe to eat as long as possible.
Not to mention, the acrylamide is formed from the amino acids naturally present in the grains, which is what this whole article is about.