Are Runner Bean Beans Edible?
In article ,
Janet Tweedy writes:
| In article , Davy
| writes
| Now done a bit of online research.......
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| Soaking the
| beans in water for about 5 hours, discarding the water, boiling for at least
| 10 mins reduces the toxin to safe levels.
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| I was also told to soak, rinse then bring to boil and discard that
| water plus any scum, then boil again for 10 - 15 minutes.
The soaking and water discarding reduces the flatulent effect; the
only thing necessary for safety is the boiling.
Regards,
Nick Maclaren.
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