Aug 16, 2024, 08:28 PM IST

8 vegetables that shouldn't be eaten raw

Pravrajya Suruchi

Kidney Beans: Raw kidney beans contain a toxic protein called hemagglutinin, which can cause severe gastrointestinal distress.

Eggplants: Raw eggplants contain solanine, a glycoalkaloid that can cause digestive upset.

Mushrooms: Certain types of raw mushrooms can be toxic and cause hallucinations or even death.

Lima Beans: Like kidney beans, raw lima beans contain hemagglutinin and should be cooked thoroughly.

Rhubarb: The leaves of rhubarb contain oxalic acid, which is toxic. Only the stalks are edible.

Potatoes: Raw potatoes contain solanine, which can cause digestive upset.

Green Tomatoes: Unripe tomatoes contain solanine, which can cause digestive problems.

Bitter Almonds: Raw bitter almonds contain cyanide and should be avoided.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports