Can French beans eaten raw?

Question

I saw an article recently which said that French beans should not be eaten raw, but cannot remember where I read it and cannot now find it, even doing a Google search. Can anyone point me to authoritative information on this, please? With all due respect, I am not looking for people's opinions on this matter, but a link to an authoritative and trustworthy website which will give the answer.

Answer 1

you can eat all veg raw and it's very good for you

Answer 2

they can i eat them all day long they are not harmfully in anyway but to many may cause a upset tummy  

Answer 3

yeah you can eat them raw same as mange tout and sugar snap

Answer 4

yes it is true...

this is the website that tells me that raw shouldn't  be eaten..

here is the website..

http://gliving.tv/community/comments.php...

i hope it helps...

take care

Answer 5

Yes you can eat french beans raw provided they are thoroughly washed in water to remove the pesticides etc. Do not eat a lot of them just have few (5-6 per day) as they are rich in fibres and proteins so they take a long time to digest otherwise stomach upset will be there.  

Answer 6

It can be eaten raw but if u eat too much,it can cause a stomach ache.....