☠️ Over 200 People Die From the “World’s Deadliest Food” Every Year — Yet 500 Million Still Eat It Safely. Here’s Why.

 

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🌱 What Is Cassava?

Cassava (also known as yuca, not to be confused with yucca the ornamental plant) is a hardy, drought-resistant tuber that looks like a thick, brown-skinned sweet potato.

It’s a dietary cornerstone for over 800 million people worldwide, especially in regions where other crops fail due to poor soil or climate.

You may know it as:

The base of tapioca pearls in bubble tea

Garri or fufu in West African cuisine

Farofa in Brazilian cooking

A gluten-free flour alternative

But beneath its unassuming surface lies a hidden danger.

⚠️ Why Is Cassava Called the “World’s Deadliest Food”?

Because raw or improperly processed cassava contains cyanogenic glucosides—natural compounds that turn into hydrogen cyanide when eaten.

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