There are foods that kill. And no, we are not referring to hamburgers that serve in fast food establishments, fried potatoes or any food high in saturated fats that, effectively, can end the life of the most painted little by little. There is a series of foods that are able to cut the thread that binds us to this world in just hours or minutes, and generally, in a painful and unpleasant way.
The peculiarity shared by many of them is that, although their mortal potential has been shown to be passive and active and in some cases have been banned by the competent authorities, they are still part of the traditional kitchens from which they come. Sometimes, preparation by an expert eliminates all the toxins they contain; other times, abyssal gourmets prefer to take the risk. The travel magazine 'Condé Nast Traveler' has selected 10 of these foods that, throughout the world, have endangered thousands of lives of unsuspecting tourists.
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There are foods that kill. And no, we are not referring to hamburgers that serve in fast food establishments, fried potatoes or any food high in saturated fats that, effectively, can end the life of the most painted little by little. There is a series of foods that are able to cut the thread that binds us to this world in just hours or minutes, and generally, in a painful and unpleasant way.
The peculiarity shared by many of them is that, although their mortal potential has been shown to be passive and active and in some cases have been banned by the competent authorities, they are still part of the traditional kitchens from which they come. Sometimes, preparation by an expert eliminates all the toxins they contain; other times, abyssal gourmets prefer to take the risk. The travel magazine 'Condé Nast Traveler' has selected 10 of these foods that, throughout the world, have endangered thousands of lives of unsuspecting tourists.
Casu marzu
The casu marzu, a traditional cheese from Sardinian gastronomy. (CC / Shardan)
The casu marzu, a traditional cheese from Sardinian gastronomy. (CC / Shardan)
At first glance, an appetizing if somewhat strange cheese that is usually consumed on the Italian island of Sardinia and to which aphrodisiac qualities are attributed. Actually, a rotten cheese (such is the meaning of the words "casu marzu") that contains inside larvae of flies that contribute to ferment the cheese.
The problem is that these larvae survive in the stomach of the one who ingests them, which can have very serious intestinal consequences. The good news is that it rarely ends anyone's life. The bad thing, for the Sardinian fans of this cheese, is that it has been banned by the European Union, although it can still be purchased on the black market.
Blowfish
The puffer fish must be prepared by an expert (Pixabay)
The puffer fish must be prepared by an expert (Pixabay)
The popular fugu, as the balloon fish is known in Japan, can drown the consumed if it is not properly prepared by an expert. Their internal organs - especially the liver, the ovaries and the intestines - retain high levels of a toxic known as tetrodotoxin (TTX), which causes paralysis without the contaminated being aware of it until it is too late and drowned while chewing.
Japanese chefs add to the dish a small part of this component, 1,200 times more poisonous than cyanide, to give a spicy touch to their preparations. The food has been consumed for at least 2,300 years, but was prohibited during the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries for the entire population. For a long time, the Emperor of Japan could not taste such delicacy for his own safety.
Sauco strike
May cause nausea or heart attacks (Pixabay)
May cause nausea or heart attacks (Pixabay)
You probably know the famous health benefits of elderberry, among which are its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, depurative properties and as a reinforcement of the immune system. Less famous is the fatality that can result from the consumption of raw or unripe leaves, seeds or fruit, since they contain a chemical component known as cyanogenetic glucoside, which can produce cyanide or hydrocyanic acid. Its consumption can cause nausea and even heart attacks
Raw cashew
The cashew is one of the most famous nuts. (CC / Femto)
The cashew is one of the most famous nuts. (CC / Femto)
Quiet: the cashew nuts that are bought in supermarkets and other food establishments are not raw, even if they like their packaging. Otherwise, it is likely that thousands of fans of nuts would have died victims of urushiol, an oil found in these foods that gives rise to what is known as urushiol contact dermatitis.
The symptoms associated with the disease are edema, inflammation and suppuration, and although it is a common allergic outbreak, especially in the US, it can be deadly in large quantities. The cashew nuts that we normally buy have been cooked to eliminate urushiol.
Yucca
The yucca must be peeled completely and boiled (Pixabay)
The yucca must be peeled completely and boiled (Pixabay)
Tapioca can be found in South America, Africa and Asia, and is often used to fill cakes or other sweets. It is important in this case to cook it thoroughly, since otherwise, the linamarin it contains will turn into cyanogenetic glycosides like those that appear in elderberries. It must be peeled completely and boiled before being consumed.
Clams with blood
The clams with blood, nothing to do with the dish we know, are already banned in China (Pixabay)
The clams with blood, nothing to do with the dish we know, are already banned in China (Pixabay)
A food considered by many as a delicacy but, in certain variants, can be deadly. China, where this mollusk is barely boiled for more than 20 seconds, has seen how in 1998 it produced 30 deaths and 300,000 infections caused by an epidemic of hepatitis A. Because they live in environments with low oxygen levels, they filter high amounts of water with toxins that give rise to other serious diseases such as dysentery or typhus. Currently, said plate is prohibited in the eastern country, and the fine for marketing it is ten times the price for which it has been sold in the market.
African bullfrog
The African bullfrog can become lethal (Wikipedia)
The African bullfrog can become lethal (Wikipedia)
This friendly being used in some areas as a pet and that can weigh more than 2 kilos is lethal if we introduce it into our diet, which is common in countries in South Africa such as Namibia. Although the premises ensure that once the animal has mated, it is no longer dangerous, it is advisable to be very careful with your skin and organs, since they contain various toxins. The wise tradition states that it should never be consumed before "the third rain".
Hákarl
The hakarl gives off a terrible stench. (CC / Chris73)
The hakarl gives off a terrible stench. (CC / Chris73)
One of the traditional dishes of Icelandic food and consisting of the cured meat of the Greenland shark. The problem associated with this shark is that it lacks a kidney and urinary tract, so all the garbage, uric acid and toxic substances consumed are stored in the skin of the being that has the dubious honor of being known as "the animal with the worst taste." of the world". It is necessary that the meat goes through a curing process of at least six months to be fit for human consumption. Yes, far from the areas inhabited by man, due to the unpleasant odor that follows.
Ackee
The hypoglycine of the Jamaican fruit can lead to coma or death (Wikipedia)
The hypoglycine of the Jamaican fruit can lead to coma or death (Wikipedia)
If you suffer from the so-called Jamaican vomiting syndrome, you will probably have eaten ackee, one of the most popular fruits of the Caribbean country, which arrived from West Africa. The hypoglycine it contains can lead the user to deep coma or death, if the plant is swallowed before it is fully mature. You never have to try your luck with black seeds, although in theory, if the fruit has opened spontaneously, it is already suitable for consumption.
Sannakji
The octopus is so raw that the tentacles are still moving on the plate (Wikipedia)
The octopus is so raw that the tentacles are still moving on the plate (Wikipedia)
The most disgusting and disgusting food in the world? Probably. A dish from the traditional Korean cuisine that is prepared from the freshly cut pieces of a small octopus known as "nakji" and seasoned with sesame. The fish is so raw that the tentacles will continue to move on the plate. In addition, the suckers can adhere to the mouth or esophagus of the person who ingests them, which can cause drowning. His admirers like to explain how pleasant it is to feel the movement of the pieces of octopus in his throat as they swallow him. Of course, a food not suitable for sensitive people.
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