Antinutrient & Toxicity

Antinutrient and Toxicity ID

45

Crop ID

Taro (Cocoyam)

Part

Leaf

Reported Factor

Oxalate

Effect

The presence of oxalate causes sharp irritation and burning sensation in the mouth and throat when tubers or leaves are eaten.

Cause Toxicity

Cause Allergic Reaction

Reduction Method

Boiling

Notes

NULL

Metadata Id

8,556