2007-03-06 05:36:56 · 11 answers · asked by sharmyka 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Eating bay leaves, especially when they've been cooked into a dish, can be dangerous. When they cook in a dish, they get very fibrous, and have (at times) been known to get stuck in people's throats and create a choking hazard. That is why recipes usually have you remove them from the dish before serving. It's better to be safe than sorry, right? Hope this helped you out and you have a great week!
2007-03-06 05:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by collegebutterfly73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eating Bay Leaves
2016-10-31 08:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by manikas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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is it dangerous to eat bay leaves?
2015-08-06 03:32:54 · answer #3 · answered by Grenville 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since bay leaves are used in cooking they can't be dangerous to eat but they can become a bit of a problem since they don't really digest.
2007-03-06 05:41:00 · answer #4 · answered by ambr95012 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my country we use it a lot for cooking, but we don't eat the leaves.
This is what I found: Bay Leaf
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(Also known as Bay Laurel or Laurel Leaf)
Leaves of the Bay Laurel tree are typically used to flavor soups, stews, beans and other vegetables. While you can occasionally find fresh bay leaves, dried will usually work just fine. Bay leaves impart flavor but are too tough to eat, unless otherwise noted, you will always remove them before serving.
CAUTION: Using too many bay leaves will turn your dish bitter!
2007-03-06 05:42:52 · answer #5 · answered by catherinetactuk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard that it is dangerous eat bay leaves.
2007-03-06 06:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by peterboro_first 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it is. They represent a choking hazards.
It is standard practice to actually count the amount of bay leaves one uses in a dish and to make sure that the same amount is removed prior to service
2007-03-06 06:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The central stem of the bay leaf has been known to perforate the stomach or intestines if swallowed. The bay leaf should only be used for seasoning and then removed from the dish before serving.
2007-03-06 05:57:21 · answer #8 · answered by ironbrew 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bay leaves are poisonous in large amounts! So be careful! However, bay leaves are also a part of ancient herbal medicine. Check this http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/l/larbay10.html if you need more info.
2007-03-06 05:46:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is, the spine is very tough and can lodge in the intestines and you'd need surgery to get it out, always remove them from a dish before serving.
2007-03-06 06:47:09 · answer #10 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋