Beware:
Fruits and vegetables with a
poisonous
side
you may not know about!
While delicious, apples contain cyanide in their seeds, though you’d need to eat many of them to actually fall ill.
Raw kidney beans contain lectin, which can cause a digestive upset if not cooked properly before consumption.
Rhubarb leaves are toxic due to oxalic acid, while the stalks are safe and edible.
Certain mushrooms, like the Death Cap, can be fatal if ingested. Which is why proper identification is crucial.
Potatoes develop solanine when exposed to light, leading to green patches that can be toxic.
Both cherry and peach pits contain cyanide but only in trace amounts.
Eating unripe or green tomatoes can cause a stomach upset due to their high levels of solanine.
Bitter almonds contain amygdalin, which breaks down into cyanide when ingested.
Apricot seeds contain amygdalin, which can produce cyanide and be harmful in large quantities.
Elderberries, while delicious in jams and pies, can cause nausea and vomiting if eaten raw.
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