Re: Rhubarb OK to eat in autumn?


"David E. Ross" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:RaydnZRle5mz-LvanZ2dnUVZ_gqdnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx




Raw rhubarb is quite toxic. Cooked stalks are quite delicious.

--

I presume that you mean the stems not the leaves. I haven't heard this
before, what poison is in it that is removed by cooking? Do you have any
evidence of the toxicity of uncooked stems versus cooked?

This ref is fairly comprehensive but doesn't mention it.

http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/rhubarb-poison.html#TOC82

David


.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Horseradish leaves
    ... I have one gardening book that says the young leaves are very good in salads ... my wife planted this horseradish over a year ago ... leaves including stems cooked with white rice. ... If they are poison I ...
    (rec.gardens.edible)
  • Re: how to order meal?
    ... Graeme Thomas wrote: ... poison. ... The stems contain less of the stuff, ... dangerous if you eat them uncooked. ...
    (alt.usage.english)