Cyanide in cassava: unveiling health risks in the lens of unsustainable food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa – a systematic review

Cyanide in cassava: unveiling health risks in the lens of unsustainable food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa – a systematic review

ObjectiveCassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) remains a vital staple crop across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), sustaining millions of livelihoods. However, its consumption poses a significant public health concern due to the presence of cyanogenic glycosides. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on...

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Main Authors: Gareth Osman, Wyson Maleta, Kingsley Masamba, Tinna Ng'ong'ola-Manani, Alexander A. Kalimbira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Subjects:
cassava
cyanide
food systems
food safety
konzo
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1636177/full
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