It's a belief that's been so widely spread over the years that it's likely you have heard it too: burnt food can cause cancer. And it's possible that as a result you may have worriedly scraped the burnt bits off your toast or avoided those carrots with burnt ends on your Sunday roast. But is there any truth in the widely-held belief? Does eating burnt food really increase your risk of getting cancer. First, let's look at how the belief gained widespread traction. When certain foods, especially