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Few people know that while jicama is delicious, its seeds contain extremely dangerous toxins.

Few people know that jicama seeds contain natural toxins; eating just a few seeds can cause nausea, respiratory failure, and even be life-threatening.

What are the benefits of jicama?

Jicama is a familiar root vegetable to many families in Northern Vietnam; it is a root vegetable rich in water and fiber, and is considered a medicinal herb that can cure diseases.

Containing toxins used in the production of pesticides, the seeds of the jicama plant can be deadly.

Jicama is very cooling and nutritious, a popular dish for cooling down, but few people know that the leaves and seeds of the jicama plant are very toxic, and accidentally ingesting them can cause poisoning leading to death.

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