But did you know that there are actually foods that can be poisonous if eaten raw?
Here are 30 foods that are best consumed cooked instead of eaten raw.
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Not to mention, the taste and texture wouldn’t be so appetizing either.
Lima beans have a compound called linamarin, which breaks down into cyanide.
Luckily, cooking the beans for just 10 to 20 minutes makes them completely harmless to eat.
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If eggs are mixed with other ingredients, they should be cooked to 160F," Delvito says.
She suggests using pasteurized eggs or egg products if a recipe calls for raw egg.
“Meats should be cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature.
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For ground meats, that’s 160F.
And for pork, that’s 145F and then allowing it to rest for three minutes.
Turkey and chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165F,” Delvito says.
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“Below these temperatures, you are taking a risk.”
Pufferfish
Pufferfish is never to be eaten rawand it’s even a risk to eat when cooked.
“The pufferfish makes a toxic compound called tetrodotoxin, which is not necessarily destroyed by heat.
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This can be dangerous to pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems, according to theFDA.
Bitter Almonds
Bitter almonds grow as acyanogenic plant, meaning it contains cyanide.
The almonds are fine once they’re cooked or roasted, but they are not safe to eat raw.
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Honey
Honey should go through similar processes as milk to confirm it’s safe to eat.
“Raw flour also has a higher amount of compounds called phytates or phytic acid.
Blanching green beans lowers the lectin levels significantly and is the safest way to eat them.
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According to a study in theInternational Journal of Food Microbiology, it can contain a disease-causing bacteria.
Roasting or grilling it can be easier on your stomach and can bring out a delicious flavor in cauliflower.
Cooking kale can help soften the fibers and aid digestion.
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Cabbage
Cabbage, like kale, is a member of the cruciferous family.
It’shigh in both antioxidants and fiber, which can be both a blessing and a curse.
Some people are bothered by foods with too much fiber, which can cause gastrointestinal issues.
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Apples also have high fructose content.
Peeling and cooking apples, as in apple sauce or baked apples, might make them easier to digest.
Spinach
Raw or cooked, spinach boasts a ton of nutrients.
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But be sure to leave the skin intact, since it’s where thezucchini’s nutrients are most plentiful.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are delicious fresh, cooked, baked, or roasted.
“Cooking helps break down the cell walls and this liberates nutrients like lycopene.
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