Is Bitter Luffa Poisonous to Eat? A Guide to Cucurbitacin Toxicity
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According to reports, consumption of bitter-tasting cucurbit family vegetables, including luffa, has led to food poisoning cases worldwide. If a luffa tastes unusually bitter, it contains a high concentration of toxic compounds called cucurbitacins and is indeed poisonous to eat. Recognizing this danger is critical for home cooks and gardeners.
