Tag: Rhubarb preparation

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.

Over 5,000 years ago, rhubarb was first cultivated in Asia for medicinal purposes, but today it is beloved for its tart, delicious stalks in pies and crumbles. Despite its popularity, a crucial safety rule exists: you must know what part of rhubarb can't you eat, as the plant's leaves are highly toxic.