Charred edges on a BBQ? - Mouths of Mums

Hello!

Are the black/charred edges of BBQ food bad for you? We have lots of barbecued food but after a friend mentioned this, I’m a bit worried.

- - BellaB said
  - 31 Oct 2020
    11:50 pm
I’ve never thought they’re good for you, but then again people add charcoal to everything these days.
- - mom461961 said
  - 25 May 2020
    6:26 pm
well pretty much everything is bad for you if you have too much. burnt bits are higher in carsenagens which are not good for you body, but unless you are eating bbq/char grilled food 7days a week i would not be overly concerned
- - mom112217 said
  - 15 Sep 2017
    9:55 pm
I have never consider it a risk till now! Thanks!
- - mom109229 said
  - 28 Jun 2015
    8:49 am
From what I’ve read online, charred/ burned meat is not good for you. There may be links with cancer. If you’re really worried you might want to do some further research online and in the meantime, take care when you barbeque.
- - Kate Sander said
  - 17 May 2015
    9:41 pm
It can’t be good for you. I would stay away from it.
- - keeleynme said
  - 27 Nov 2014
    12:34 pm
I don’t think it is poisonous or anything but it is harder for your body to digest which and lead to liver/kidney problems.