What Beans Have PHA? Identifying and Safely Cooking High-Lectin Legumes
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Raw kidney beans can contain levels of the natural toxin phytohemagglutinin (PHA) that are hundreds of times higher than properly cooked beans. Understanding what beans have PHA is essential for food safety, as consuming inadequately prepared legumes can lead to a severe, but often short-lived, illness.
