7 Foods You Must Boil Before Eating
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23 May 2025
Here are 7 food items that you must boil before consuming:
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Boiled eggs are not only highly nutritious but also greatly reduce the risk of salmonella.
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Raw potatoes contain solanine, a toxin that can cause nausea or worse in large amounts. Boil them.
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Any kind of seafood is best eaten when it is boiled first to kill bacteria and parasites.
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Boiling rice removes surface starch and potential contaminants like arsenic, which can be present in trace amounts.
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Eating raw kidney beans can cause several digestive issues. Boiling for 10 minutes at least is adviseable.
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Boiling lentils for 15-30 minutes softens them and makes them safe, delicious and digestible.
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Raw pasta is hard and indigestible due to its dried starch structure. Boiling for 8-12 minutes can make it edible.
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