This is the most poisonous plant in the world. Poles eat it by the handful as their favorite snack

As described by the portal sadyogrody.pl, the Botanical Garden in Hamburg has developed a ranking of the most poisonous plants in the world in 2025. The first place was taken by the cashew tree . After research, it was found that it owes the title of the most poisonous plant in the world to its seeds and shells, which contain cardalic oil.

- Experts from the Botanical Garden in Hamburg warn against eating raw cashew nuts, as it can lead to poisoning and severe gastric problems, such as acute abdominal pain - we read on the website.

Importantly, cashew nuts, which are very popular among Poles and available in most stores , are safe for humans . They have been subjected to processes that have deprived them of the aforementioned toxins.

The process of producing the cashew nuts we find in stores and recommended for consumption begins with the harvesting of the ripe cashew nuts that fall to the ground. Then the shell is removed to get to the nut itself, which is first dried and then roasted.

Cashew nuts have many vitamins and healthy fats. They are rich in:

• protein, zinc, magnesium and iron. They contain B vitamins and antioxidants.

  Due to their phytosterol content, cashew nuts can help reduce the risk of heart disease and inflammation in the body.

According to researchers, regular consumption of cashew nuts can help maintain a healthy body weight and help regulate blood sugar levels.