| Antinutrient and Toxicity ID | 94 |
| Crop ID | Vegetable Fern |
| Part | Whole |
| Reported Factor | Thiaminase |
| Effect | Thiaminase, an enzyme that robs the body of its vitamin B complex. |
| Cause Toxicity | |
| Cause Allergic Reaction | |
| Reduction Method | The enzyme is destroyed by heat or thorough drying, so cooking the plant will remove the thiaminase |
| Notes | In small quantities this enzyme will do no harm to people eating an adequate diet that is rich in vitamin B, though large quantities can cause severe health problems. |
| Metadata Id | 8,544 |