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theCHIVE · Science & Food · 5 min read

Foods That Are Both Delicious But Very Poisonous

Foods prized for their flavor despite the risk they pose when handled, prepared, or consumed incorrectly.

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Melissa explores the uneasy overlap between culinary appeal and natural toxicity.

Taste with consequences

The article looks at ingredients whose preparation determines whether dinner is memorable for the right reasons.

“What makes a delicacy desirable is not always what makes it safe.”

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Continue to theCHIVE for the complete list and Melissa’s notes on each food.