Are you supposed to peel rhubarb before you use it? The definitive guide
                                
                                
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                                While the leaves of a rhubarb plant are toxic, the stalks are perfectly safe to eat, often cooked and sweetened. However, a common question in the kitchen is whether you are supposed to peel rhubarb before you use it, and the answer is not a simple yes or no.