Rubber Band Fumes: Is My Cake Inedible?

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The discussion centers on the safety of consuming a cake that was baked with a rubber band left around the cake tin. It is established that rubber can emit toxic fumes when heated, making the cake inedible. Participants unanimously recommend discarding the cake and thoroughly cleaning the oven and cake tin to remove any burnt residue.

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I just baked a cake, and accidentally left a rubber band around the cake tin (which was holding the greaseproof paper in place). Is the cake inedible due to fumes given off by the rubber band?? Thanks :)
 
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NicYeom said:
I just baked a cake, and accidentally left a rubber band around the cake tin (which was holding the greaseproof paper in place). Is the cake inedible due to fumes given off by the rubber band?? Thanks :)
Rubber can produce toxic fumes/residues so I would throw the cake away and make sure all the burnt residue is removed from the cake tin.

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https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/are-fumes-from-burned-rubber-bands-toxic.993641/
 
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Actually - no matter the toxicity - I doubt the cake is edible. Unless you like things that stink of burnt rubber.
 
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You should throw the cake away, but the oven also needs a good cleanup, maybe even an empty burn if a good nose calls it.
 
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