Papads are crunchy, low in calories, and addictive - but their health impact depends on how often and how they are consumed.

“I cook rice and it is great every time,” noted ... stated that research has shown deep frying results in the accumulation of toxic acrylamide, with risks of causing cancer in animals.

A recent Swedish study is the first to suggest that acrylamide is formed when carbohydrate-rich foods such as potatoes, rice and cereals are fried or baked (acrylamide was not formed when the ...