The Potentially Toxic Chemical That Makes Jamaica's National Fruit Illegal - Chowhound

Ezza116/Getty Images It's creamy. It's savory. And it's the star of Jamaica's national dish. But ackee, the national fruit of Jamaica, is also banned in its raw form across the U.S. Why? Because this tropical delicacy has a dark side, thanks to a naturally occurring compound that can turn breakfast into a medical emergency. Ackee (Blighia sapida) might look like a harmless, pear-shaped fruit, but inside those…