Question

question 19
you would want to boil/steam/fry taro before eating it because it contains potentially poisonous crystals of ____________.
○ cocaine
○ diosgenin
○ cyanide
○ calcium oxalate

Explanation:

Taro contains calcium oxalate crystals. These crystals are sharp and can cause irritation to the mouth and throat. Cooking methods like boiling, steaming, or frying break down these crystals, making taro safe to eat. Cocaine is a drug not related to taro's composition. Diosgenin is a steroid sapogenin found in some plants but not the poisonous crystals in taro. Cyanide is a different toxin not associated with taro's crystals.

Answer:

calcium oxalate