Are Beech Nuts safe to eat (forum)
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I wanna talk about Beech nuts, the fruit of the Beech tree that are commonly foraged in the U.S. Have been thinking of going around and gathering some of these nuts, once we are able to move about freely, from the Beech trees that grow around the outskirts of Melbourne.
However the information about eating them seems to be contradictory as some reports state they are toxic while other people who collect them from the wild, pick and eat them straight from the tree. They are supposed to taste sweet and delicious when eaten fresh although I don't think you should eat too many. In my opinion it would be better to cook them first to remove any toxins. Please tell me what you think. Thanks for listening!
Time: 17th September 2020 8:57pm
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jakfruit etiquette says...
You should always check the species you are foraging, that its not a similar related species and that conflicting info is not for the relative. That said Beech seems to have edible nuts leaves and wood for barrels so it doesnt seem toxic.
There might be problems with green unripe nuts with other edible species.
A lot of species are edible in certain quantities, but become a problem when people try to subsist on them in war or famine etc. You should also monitor your own body to see if the new food agrees with you ie stomach ache, headache, bowel problems etc.
Time: 18th September 2020 9:52am
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