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Why Can't You Eat Pumpkin Raw? The Truth About Texture, Taste, and Safety

5 min read
While raw pumpkin contains a slightly higher concentration of certain vitamins like B and C compared to its cooked counterpart, most people opt to cook it for several important reasons. This article delves into the critical factors, from food safety concerns to palatability issues, that explain why you can't eat pumpkin raw without considering the potential drawbacks and how cooking overcomes them.