Toxic if improperly prepared: another side of a widely consumed food worldwide
Cassava is found on tables from Brazil to Vietnam, but few know that, if improperly processed, the root can produce cyanide. This toxic cassava, if poorly prepared, has already caused outbreaks and even the neurological disease konzo. The good news? With simple care, the danger disappears and the flavor remains. What makes cassava potentially dangerous? … Read more