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Can Soap Nuts Be Eaten? The Truth About Soap Berries

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In recent decades, soap nuts have become a popular, sustainable alternative for laundry and cleaning. When these dried, shell-like fruits contact water, they release saponin, but this same compound makes them potentially harmful if ingested. The answer is no, and here's why.