但是，只有在经过一道去除棉子酚的深加工精炼程序之后，棉籽才能食用。棉子酚能保护棉花植株免受昆虫及微生物的侵扰，是一种有毒的化学物质。

But the seeds can be consumed only after an extensive refining process removes the gossypol, a toxic chemical that helps protect the plant from insect and microbe infestation.

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但是，只有在经过一道去除棉子酚的深加工精炼程序之后，棉籽才能食用。棉子酚能保护棉花植株免受昆虫及微生物的侵扰，是一种有毒的化学物质。

But the seeds can be consumed only after an extensive refining process removes the gossypol, a toxic chemical that helps protect the plant from insect and microbe infestation.

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