If you are in the wrong hands, the most banal meal could be your last. It’s the dose that makes the poison, making everything from mochi to plain water a fatal affair. Although some people prefer to watch horror films and visit haunted places to experience thrills, the real world is often scarier than fiction.
Unmasking Macabre Morsels
Our culinary curiosity begins to take a sinister turn as the witching hours approaches. It doesn’t take long to unearth a treasure trove of unsuspecting foods that harbor a sinister secret. In your own kitchen, you may be able to find some ingredients with hidden dangers. Yes, the all is coming from inside your house… It’s too late to run, so you might as well arm yourself with knowledge to fight off a potentially perilous feast.
The Forbidden Fruits
The sweet and seductive aroma of some common seeds hides a darker truth. This compound is found in apple seeds, apricot kernels and cherry pits. Amygdalin This chemical compound is used to create desserts. This deadly chemical compound can release toxic cyanide upon metabolism.
Tomato Terror
It’s a fiendish twist that the…
