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Ackee fruit (Blighia sapida) is a large fruit tree from Africa, Jamaica, and Southern US. The yellow/orange fruit opens and is edible when ripe. Jamaican Vomiting Sickness happens when ackee fruit is eaten unripe The toxin in the fruit are Hypoglycin A and B Symptoms from eating the unripe fruit are hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and reversible hepatotoxicity (liver toxicity) Jamaican vomiting sickness usually happens 2-6 hours after eating it Risk of poisoning increases when eating unripe fruit, or diet only on this fruit Treatment includes glucose, fluids, benzodiazepines, and possibly L-carnitine as a hepatoprotectant (liver protectant).
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What is the name of tropical fruit of West Africa that can be poisonous?
ACKEE
Where did ackee came from to Jamaica?
Ackee is a dish made from Cod fish, the cod was imported from Newfoundland The cod was traded for rum, Newfie Screech..
What do Jamaicas eat?
Jamaica's national dish is Ackee and Saltfish.
What food do Jamaicans eat for Christmas?
One of the traditions they like to eat is the traditional Christmas fruitcake:)
Which countries eat ackee from Jamaica?
I would say Hati and most areas around Jamaica
What year did ackee came to Jamaica?
Ackee came to Jamaica in 1778.
What do people in Jamaica usually eat for breakfast on Christmas day?
Ackee and salt fish bread fried planans.
What is is ackee?
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Are flounders poisonous?
No, they are not poisonous, in fact they are delicious to eat.
Is cassava poisonous?
yes it is deadly poisonous if you eat it raw
Are oranges poisonous?
Oranges are very healthy to eat. They are not poisonous.
Are berries of mistletoe poisonous?
The berries on mistletoe are poisonous! Do not eat!
