Can You Eat Kigelia africana Fruit? The Surprising Truth About the Sausage Tree
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Despite its appealing common name, the sausage tree, the raw fruit of *Kigelia africana* is highly poisonous to humans and should never be consumed uncooked. This surprising fact contrasts sharply with its extensive use in traditional African medicine and cuisine, where careful processing renders it usable for specific purposes.
