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