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Vilka [71]
3 years ago
11

What popular food product is obtained from a highly poisonous root that locals call manioc

Biology
1 answer:
Alex3 years ago
5 0

Answer & explanation:

Manioc is a vegetable originating in the American continent, belonging to the <em><u>Euphorbia</u></em> family.

it has been cultivated by various indigenous nations in Latin America, where in many places it is the fundamental basis of the diet.

Manioc is considered a poisonous root due to the presence of cyanhydric acid in its structure. The amount of this acid varies according to the manioc species and also the roots, leaves and stems.

In Brazil, for example, manioc roots are used to produce flour, such as tapioca, and recipes with tucupi, a type of sauce obtained from the "juice" of the cassava press.

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