The ‘world’s deadliest food’ claims over 200 lives every year, yet nearly 500 million people still eat it
Calling any food “deadly” sounds like clickbait—until you learn about cassava, a starchy root that feeds nearly half a billion people across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Cassava is a lifeline crop in many regions: drought-tolerant, cheap, and calorie-dense. Yet when prepared incorrectly, it can release toxic cyanide, causing severe illness and death. How can … Read more