Recently, attention has been drawn to a fruit in the southern underground, and the name of this fruit is jicama. It is similar in appearance to sweet potatoes, but it has highly poisonous seeds, which can cause severe poisoning reactions if ingested. Jicama was a common crop in the past and was widely cultivated in rural areas. Its tubers are crisp, sweet and juicy, with a pear-like texture, and can be eaten as a vegetable. However, it is important to note that other parts of jicama are poisonous except for tubers, especially those fruits that grow similarly to seeds, and can cause serious damage to the human nervous system if ingested. Therefore, we must pay attention to the fact that we should never eat the fruit of jicama.
Jicama is the fruit of this plant that is very similar in appearance to green beans and peas. When people see them, it's easy to mistake them for being edible. However, the fruit of jicama is poisonous, especially those parts that grow similarly to the seeds. So, let's be clear that the tubers of jicama are edible, but the stems, leaves, flowers, pods, and seeds are poisonous. This plant contains a substance called "rotenone", which is highly toxic and can cause severe toxic reactions in the human body when even a small portion of the seeds are consumed. That's why we should be highly vigilant and never eat the fruit of jicama.
Once the fruit of jicama is accidentally eaten, the human body will be seriously harmed. After poisoning, people experience symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and numbness in the limbs. In severe cases, it can also lead to breathing difficulties, convulsions, and even respiratory failure, and may eventually lead to coma and death. Therefore, we must always be vigilant and never eat the fruit of jicama.
In years gone by, jicama was a very common crop that could be grown not only as a food crop but also as a fruit and vegetable. Especially during the Qing Dynasty, jicama was widely cultivated in the southern regions and became the fourth largest food crop in China after rice, wheat and corn. Jicama is relatively easy to manage, yields are high, and it has a fruity, crisp and sweet taste that will leave you with a lingering aftertaste. However, due to the toxicity of jicama seeds, many people do not understand it, which leads to the occurrence of some incidents of accidental ingestion. Therefore, when eating jicama, you must pay attention to the taboos and never eat its fruit.
Jicama is a fruit that grows underground in the south, and its tubers have a crisp, sweet, juicy flavor and a texture similar to that of a Sydney pear. However, the fruits and seeds of jicama contain highly toxic substances that have serious effects on human health. Therefore, when we pick or buy fruits, we must recognize the appearance characteristics of jicama and never eat its fruits. This includes stems, leaves, flowers, pods, and seeds. We need to be vigilant and enhance our ability to identify food to ensure the health and safety of ourselves and our families.
Therefore, please publicize it together, so that more people can understand the taboos of jicama and avoid the adverse consequences caused by accidental eating. Let's stay away from danger and enjoy a safe meal.