Every year, cassava is blamed for more than 200 deaths worldwide, yet the root vegetable remains one of the most widely consumed staple foods on Earth. Nearly half a billion people depend on cassava as a daily source of calories and energy. But hidden beneath its humble exterior lies a natural chemical defense that can turn this nutritious crop into a life‑threatening hazard when it isn’t prepared correctly. To understand why cassava can be both a lifesaver and a killer, we need to explore its biology, global role, risks, traditional…
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