The Silent Threat on the Dinner Plate: Why the World's Most Essential Food Can Be Lethal
It is a paradox of global nutrition: a humble, starchy root that provides sustenance to nearly 500 million people across Africa, South America, and the Caribbean, yet carries the grim moniker of "the world's deadliest food."
That food is cassava (also known as yuca). Every year, improper preparation leads to the tragic deaths of over 200 people, while thousands more are left with permanent neurological damage or paralysis. This food is a cornerstone of economic and nutritional survival, but the stakes for safe consumption are dangerously high.
How can a single, essential crop be simultaneously life-giving and toxic? The answer lies in its chemistry and the conditions under which it is often consumed.
I. Understanding the Cassava Paradox
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