Question
What is the toxic compound present in the roots of sweet potato that must be minimized through proper breeding and processing for safe consumption?
Solution
Sweet potatoes contain small amounts of glucocyanide (a cyanogenic compound), especially in leaves and skin. High levels are toxic, hence low-glucocyanide varieties are preferred.
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