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    What is the lethal alkaloid found in the sweet yam?

    Question #79165. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Apr 20 07 12:27 AM)


    menzir

    		dihydrodioscorine

    Apr 20 07, 12:45 AM
    zbeckabee

    		African bitter yam contains a bitter toxic alkaloid called dihydrodioscorine, which is removed with soaking and boiling in changes of water. Some cultivated forms have most of this dangerous substance bred out of them.


    http://www.innvista.com/health/foods/vegetables/yams.htm



    Apr 20 07, 4:11 AM

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