Think before you eat: 10 most poisonous fruits in the world

Manchineel Also called the “Apple of Death”, its sap causes severe burns. Ingesting any part of the fruit can result in intense pain or even death.

Winterberry Though wildlife feeds on it, winterberry is highly toxic to humans. Eating its leaves, seeds, or bark causes nausea and dangerously low blood pressure.

Pong Pong Tree Nicknamed the “suicide tree”, its seeds contain cerberin. This toxin harms the heart and causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and other symptoms after ingestion.

Lychee Unripe lychees contain hypoglycin A. When eaten on an empty stomach, they can cause acute encephalitis, especially in malnourished children.

 Star Fruit Star fruit contains high levels of oxalates. These bind with calcium, form kidney stones, and may cause damage in people with weak kidney function.

Rhubarb Its leaves are full of oxalic acid, which can harm the kidneys. Eating too many can cause nausea, breathing issues, or in rare cases, death.

Cherries Cherry seeds contain amygdalin. When crushed or chewed, it turns into cyanide. A few may be harmless, but large quantities can be toxic.

Jatropha Despite its sweet appearance, jatropha seeds are toxic. They contain ricin, which causes vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and a burning throat sensation if ingested.

Sea Buckthorn Berries These berries may look harmless, but they can cause blood thinning, stomach discomfort, low blood sugar, and in some cases, a burning feeling.

Colocynth or Desert Gourd This gourd’s small, hard fruit contains bitter pulp. It may look edible, but it is far too poisonous to consume safely.

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