Can you eat sea heart beans, or are they poisonous?
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Over centuries, the large, heart-shaped seeds of the *Entada gigas* vine have washed ashore worldwide, becoming cherished tokens of good luck for beachcombers. However, a persistent and dangerous misunderstanding exists, as many people mistakenly wonder, "Can you eat sea heart beans?" The answer is a definitive no, as these hard seeds are toxic when unprocessed and should never be consumed.
