Can You Eat Horopito Leaves? Culinary Uses and Safety Explained
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Chewing a fresh horopito leaf can produce an intense, pungent, and peppery sensation. Yes, you can eat horopito leaves, but their strong, fiery flavor is best used in moderation as a unique spice or herb, not as a leafy vegetable. This New Zealand native plant, also known as the pepper tree, has a long history of both medicinal and culinary uses.
