Is it okay to eat a blueberry stem?
                                
                                
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                                Approximately 1 in 5 people admit to occasionally eating the stems on fruit without thinking. While most of us are familiar with the sweet, juicy fruit, many wonder, 'Is it okay to eat a blueberry stem?' The short answer is that while not toxic in small amounts, it is not recommended for consumption due to its fibrous, woody texture.