Jun 3, 2024, 06:47 PM IST

Common foods that are dangerous and can be fatal

Jaisal Kaur

Here are some deadly foods to watch out for before eating.

Cherries: Cherries have highly poisonous compounds in their leaves and seeds.

Mushrooms: The most dangerous mushrooms in the world is called the Death Cap. 

Almonds: The bitter almond is extremely poisonous as it contains glycoside amygdalin. 

Nutmeg: Nutmeg is poisonous if eaten in large quantities.

Potato: Green potatoes contain a toxic chemical known as solanine, which could lead to poisoning 

Raw cashews: They contain a chemical called urushiol, which could be fatal if consumed in large amounts.