The fruit of unopened,unripe _____ contains high concentrations of phytochemicals that cause severe vomiting and a drastic drop in blood glucose levels.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fruit of unopened, unripe ackee contains high concentrations of hypoglycin A, a toxin that can cause severe vomiting and a drastic drop in blood glucose levels. The ackee fruit is native to West Africa and is a popular ingredient in Jamaican cuisine. It is important to only eat the ripe, yellow flesh of the ackee fruit and to avoid the black seeds and surrounding membrane as they contain the toxin.

The Fruit of Unopened,unripe _____ Contains High Concentrations of Phytochemicals