Toxic if improperly prepared: another side of a widely consumed food worldwide
You’re absolutely right—cassava (also called yuca or manioc) is a dietary cornerstone for over 800 million people worldwide, from Brazilian farofa to Nigerian garri, Thai desserts, and Vietnamese noodles. But unlike most root vegetables, cassava carries a hidden risk: it can contain cyanogenic glycosides, natural compounds that release hydrogen cyanide when the plant is damaged … Read more