The discussion revolves around the safety and edibility of a cake that was baked with a rubber band left around the cake tin. Participants explore concerns regarding potential toxic fumes from the rubber band and the implications for consuming the cake.
Participants generally agree that the cake should be discarded, but there is some disagreement regarding the specific reasons for this decision, particularly concerning the toxicity of the fumes versus the smell of burnt rubber.
Participants reference concerns about the potential toxicity of fumes from burnt rubber, but do not provide specific details on the levels of toxicity or any empirical evidence to support their claims.
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.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 :)