The poisons hidden in your everyday foods
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Rhubarb
If you've ever wondered why Rhubarb recipes mostly contain the stem and not the leaves, it's because the leaves contain higher concentrations of oxalate, which causes poisoning in large doses.
Conversely, the stems contain much less of the compound. Anthraquinone glycosides are also present, also adding to its toxicity.
Conversely, the stems contain much less of the compound. Anthraquinone glycosides are also present, also adding to its toxicity.
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