Cassava contains several types of cyanide.
木薯包含多种氰化物。

The good: In the tropics, cassava is king-- one of the best sources of calories around, it can be cooked in a variety of ways. It can also be made into bread, crackers, beverages and puddings. Humans and animals alike use it as a food source.

益处：在热带地区，木薯是卡路里的最佳来源，它还有多种煮法。木薯还能用于制作面包、薄饼、饮料和甜点。人类和动物都把它作为一种食物来源。

The bad: Cassava contains more than one type of cyanide. Unless it's prepared properly, or if consumed in great quantities, this shrub can paralyze or even kill you.
坏处：木薯含有多种氰化物。除非它被煮熟，否则食用一定量的木薯会让你瘫痪甚至丧命。