{"id":40427,"date":"2026-08-06T17:22:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=40427"},"modified":"2026-08-06T17:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:22:13","slug":"over-200-people-are-killed-by-the-worlds-deadliest-food-every-year-but-almost-500-million-people-still-eat-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=40427","title":{"rendered":"Over 200 People Are Killed By The \u201cWorld\u2019s Deadliest Food\u201d Every Year, But Almost 500 Million People Still Eat It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cassava is a major staple food eaten by hundreds of millions of people, but parts of the plant naturally contain compounds that can release cyanide. The stems, leaves, peel, and especially some bitter varieties can be dangerous when prepared incorrect&#8230;<strong>Continue Reading<\/strong><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p>Improperly processed cassava may cause cyanide poisoning and has been associated with konzo, a serious condition involving sudden and permanent weakness or paralysis of the legs. The risk is higher during famine, war, and severe poverty, when people may have limited food choices and low-protein diets.<\/p>\n<p>Cassava is generally safe when it is correctly peeled, cut, soaked, fermented, dried, and thoroughly cooked using established local methods. Preparation requirements vary by variety, so raw cassava should never be eaten or prepared casually.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its frightening reputation, properly processed cassava remains an important source of food and energy worldwide. 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