5 Foods You Must Avoid Eating Raw

Knowing which foods need to be cooked properly and which you should avoid eating raw is important to keep you and your loved ones safe. Here are five foods you should avoid eating raw.

Cassava

Cassava is a starchy root vegetable that is common in many tropical countries. However, raw cassava contains natural compounds that turn into cyanide, a deadly poison, when eaten.

Potatoes

Green or sprouted potatoes are especially dangerous because they have higher levels of solanine.

Cooking reduces the solanine and makes potatoes easier to digest.

Flour

It might be tempting to taste raw cookie dough or cake batter, but raw flour is not safe to eat. Flour can be contaminated with harmful bacteria like E. coli, which can cause serious food borne disease.

Kidney beans

Raw or undercooked kidney beans contain a toxin called phytohaemagglutinin, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Chicken and pork meat

Raw or undercooked chicken and pork are well-known for carrying dangerous bacteria, such as Salmonella and E. coli. These bacteria can cause severe food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, and vomiting hence one must avoid eating them in a raw form.

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