Why does burned food (like toast, etc) taste bad?

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Why does burned food (like toast, etc) taste bad?

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Caramelization. Sugar is obviously sweet, but it changes chemically when it burns. This creates all sorts of chemicals left over (did someone say carcinogens?) many of which are bitter.

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