Food fanatics have been left fiercely divided over a local bakery's famous burnt bread rolls.
Debate has raged online this week after pictures of the ‘well-fired roll’ at the Bread Stall in Hyde Indoor Market, Greater Manchester went viral, reports Manchester Evening News
While some expressed concern regarding the overdone appearance of the breaded item, which is completely charred black on top, many customers have since leapt to the defence of the one-of-a-kind local delicacy.
One such fan claimed the burnt bread roll is 'addictive' and has quickly become a family favourite in their home, saying: "These are beautiful, Jesus. I always grab a dozen when in Hyde and the oven bottoms for my son and husband but they tried one and now are addicted."
Another chimed "Love these! They're Bang on", while a second Twitter user explained: "They are called well fired rolls and they are actually really nice"
Supportive comments also came from north of the border, with one well-fired roll fan writing: "I'm Scottish and these are well fired rolls and they sell out by 8am back home. My favourite with square slice and brown sauce."
A second person gave their own culinary suggestion from experience, recommending that they be enjoyed with "two bits of steak sliced sausage" and plenty of butter.
But a more cautious internet user warned: “Definitely carcinogenic. Be careful.”
Those taking a more sceptical view may have something of a point, with the burnt snack posing a possible health risk if not enjoyed in moderation.
In 2018, Scotland’s food standards agency warned consumers to limit their intake of well-fired rolls and other foods rich in starch to avoid a cancer-causing chemical.
The rolls have caused concern because of the presence of acrylamide, which is known to be a carcinogen in high levels.
According to the Food Standards Agency acrylamide is regularly formed during high temperature cooking, with water, sugar and amino acids combine to create a food's characteristic flavour, texture, and smell.
