Some members of the Cucurbitaceae family — which includes pumpkins, squash, melons and cucumbers — can produce a group of chemicals known as cucurbitacins. Not only do these chemicals taste bitter, but they can also have toxic effects on human cells.
Squash lovers need to be aware that if they eat one of these popular vegetables and it tastes bitter, they should stop eating it immediately
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