Can you eat kidney beans raw?
I'm trying to incorporate more raw foods into my diet as per some health trends. I saw a recipe using raw kidney beans, but my mother always cooks them thoroughly. Is it safe to eat kidney beans without cooking?
6 answers
7 months ago
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No, absolutely do not eat them raw, buddy! Raw kidney beans contain a natural toxin called lectin that can cause severe vomiting and stomach upset. Even just a few raw ones can make you really sick, so always boil them completely.
8 months ago
Please do not eat them raw. Raw kidney beans are poisonous and can cause severe food poisoning. Always cook them thoroughly until they are completely soft and easy to mash.
7 months ago
Never eat raw kidney beans. They contain a toxin called phytohemagglutinin that is destroyed only by proper boiling.
6 months ago
I am barely awake enough to boil water, but even I know eating raw kidney beans is a terrible idea. Unless you want to spend the next 24 hours hugging your toilet seat, please boil your rajma properly before eating!
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5 months ago
My food tracker app actually flagged this once. Raw kidney beans have high levels of phytohemagglutinin, which is highly toxic. You must soak them for at least 5 hours and then boil them at 100 degrees Celsius for at least 10 minutes to make them safe.
4 months ago
I accidentally chewed on a couple of semi-cooked kidney beans while testing if my rajma was done. I read online that raw kidney beans are toxic and now I am panicking. Has anyone else done this? Will I get very sick?