Cassava is eaten everywhere — from Brazil’s street stalls to family kitchens in Nigeria, Thailand, and Vietnam.But few people realize the root can release cyanide if it’s not processed correctly. Yes — the same poison you’ve seen in spy movies. Improperly prepared cassava has caused mass poisonings, paralysis, and even a neurological disease known as konzo.The upside? … [Read more...] about Toxic if improperly prepared: another side of a widely consumed food worldwide

