Antinutrient & Toxicity

Antinutrient and Toxicity ID 119
Crop ID Chaya
Part Leaf
Reported Factor Cyanogenic glycosides
Effect Produce hydrogen cyanide upon tissue damage. Long-term contact with the white sap can cause skin irritation
Cause Toxicity
Cause Allergic Reaction
Reduction Method The cooking time required to lower HCN to safe levels is about 15 minutes
Notes NULL
Metadata Id 8,573