Should you eat the husk of a tamale? The Definitive Answer
                                
                                
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                                It is a common sight to see tamales wrapped in a leafy layer of corn husk. While this wrapper is essential to the cooking process, the short and definitive answer to whether you should eat the husk of a tamale is a firm no.