When cassava is peeled, soaked, fermented, dried, or thoroughly cooked, most of these harmful compounds are removed or neutralized.
But consuming raw or undercooked cassava may lead to health problems.
Possible Health Effects Linked to Improper Cassava Consumption
1. Cyanide Poisoning
Doctors emphasize that eating raw cassava or poorly processed cassava can lead to cyanide exposure. Symptoms of cyanide poisoning may include:
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Headaches
Dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
Rapid breathing
Weakness