Every year, over 200 people die from eating a food so dangerous, it’s been called the “world’s deadliest dish.”
Yet, at the same time, nearly half a billion people rely on it as a daily staple.
It’s not fugu (blowfish).
It’s not raw meat or moldy cheese.
It’s something far more humble:
👉 Cassava.
This starchy root vegetable feeds millions across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia—yet if prepared incorrectly, it can release lethal cyanide gas in your kitchen.
So how can one food be both a lifeline and a killer?
Let’s uncover the truth behind cassava—the plant that feeds the world but demands respect. ✨💛
