The 5 Deadliest Foods On The Planet
Humans are one of
the few creatures on this planet who have the capability of ignoring our
basic survival instinct. Here are some of the deadliest foods the world
has ever seen. Poisonous or harmful by design, not accident, and
something that has us questioning our sanity when we choose to take a
bite?
FUGU – SHIMONOSEKI, JAPAN
ACKEE – JAMAICA
Although rich in vitamins and protein, if the fruit is eaten before it is fully ripe, it prevents glucose from being released from the liver, quickly lowering one’s blood sugar and ensuring violent illness or death. the unripe fruit sometimes suffer from 'Jamaican vomiting sickness syndrome' (JVS) allegedly caused by the unusual amino acid components, hypoglycin A and B. In this regard it is recognised that the nutritional status of the consumer is important, since diagnosed patients generally show manifestations of chronic malnutrition and vitamin deficiency. Although JVS has resulted in some fatalities in the past with symptoms including vomiting and severe hypoglcaemia, nowadays such incidences are rare with the increased awareness of the necessity for consuming only ripe, opened ackees.
APRICOT SEEDS – TURKEY
CASSAVA – AFRICA, SOUTH AMERICA
Cassava is a tropical vegetable originally from South America, but has gained popularity in Africa, particularly for its juice, which can be fermented to produce a drink called piwarry.
ELDERBERRIES – EUROPE
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