Are acorns edible?


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While most people do not even consider eating acorns as a snack, they are just as edible as any other nut. Acorns taste good and are nutritious and easy to harvest. Acorns come from oak trees and a long time ago, these nuts were a staple in the diet of Native Americans.

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Yes acorns are edible, however some are more readily edible than others. They do not contain trace amounts of cyanide. ChaCha!

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To make acorns edible, then, first peel or shell the nut. Peeling can be done with a wide variety of gadgets. One of the MORE

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Yes they can, the tannins have to be removed to avoid the bitterness. Want a good acorn recipe? ChaCha on!

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