What Happens If You Eat Raw Okara?
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Raw okara, the leftover soy pulp from making soy milk or tofu, contains naturally occurring antinutrients that can cause a variety of gastrointestinal issues. Unlike its cooked form, eating uncooked okara can lead to symptoms such as nausea, bloating, and diarrhea due to its unprocessed compounds. This is why proper heat treatment is a critical step in making okara safe for human consumption.
