CYANIDE IN CASSAVA PDF FUNDAMENTALS EXPLAINED

Amygdalin is hydrolysed by two enzymes (amygdalin hydrolase and prunasin hydrolase) most proficiently in crushed, moistened kernels, resulting in the formation of HCN and glucoseAn antidotal mixture of inhaled amyl nitrate and intravenous sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate are frequently indicated. The IPCS/CEC (1993) review of antidotes for cya