The ‘world’s deadliest food’ claims

It is believed that cassava is consumed by over 500 million people worldwide. However, if eaten raw, it can

 

pose risks due to the harmful compounds it contains.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 200 people die due to consumption of cassava annually.

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This led cassava to be dubbed “the world’s deadliest food.”
“Cassava tubers contain a varying quantity of cyanogenic glucosides which protect the root against attack by animals and insects.

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