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Yes, many common types of beans are toxic. But, as you note, the thread is dealt with via boiling. We are typically so habitual in boiling (and often pre-soakin
by PeterHolzwarth 4y ago
Yes, many common types of beans are toxic. But, as you note, the thread is dealt with via boiling. We are typically so habitual in boiling (and often pre-soaking larger) beans that their toxicity - some of them rather spectacularly so - that most people are entirely aware of the fact.
- atwood22 4y agoYea, I had no idea. The other day, I soaked dried chickpeas overnight to use for dinner the next evening and munched on the soaked beans throughout the day. TIL...
- sergiotapia 4y agoLatino here I eat a lot of beans and lentejas, I had no idea they were toxic. My mom and wife boil them and serve them like that. I guess if you eat them raw, they are very dangerous?
- rayiner 4y agoI’m from a lentil eating country and I had no idea they were toxic either. But we do boil the shit out of them.