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What Acorns Are Edible for Humans? A Guide to Safe Foraging

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While raw acorns are toxic due to high levels of tannins, all acorns are edible for humans after proper processing. This means that instead of focusing on which acorns are edible, the crucial skill for foragers is learning how to identify oak species and correctly remove the bitter, unpleasant compounds.