Beware: 8 Common Fruits & Tubers That Can Be Poisonous If Not Prepared Right

• Starfruit contains neurotoxin caramboxin; dangerous for those with kidney problems, causing vomiting, seizures, or death.
• Unripe lychee can cause sudden blood sugar drops due to Hypoglycin A, leading to encephalopathy, especially in malnourished children.
• Ackee fruit contains hypoglycin; raw consumption is life-threatening. Only eat the yellow part after natural opening, avoid black seeds.
• Green or sprouted potatoes contain solanine, causing stomach pain, vomiting, or paralysis; avoid sun-exposed, discolored potatoes.
• Cassava must be properly cooked to remove cyanogenic glycosides, which can turn into hydrogen cyanide, risking paralysis and thyroid issues.
• Raw kidney beans contain phytohaemagglutinin; cook thoroughly for at least 10 minutes to destroy the toxin.
• Raw cashews contain urushiol oil, causing rashes and potentially fatal if ingested; market cashews are pre-boiled.
• Fruit seeds from Java plum, cherries, and peaches can form cyanide in the stomach if cracked open and eaten.