What are the symptoms of uncooked beans poisoning?

Some netizens asked if beans are poisonous if they are not cooked. Beans are undoubtedly the most nutritious of all legumes, and there are many ways to eat them. However, there are many requirements for cooking methods, and a little carelessness may cause food poisoning. So what are the symptoms once a patient is poisoned by eating beans? How should we avoid this problem in our daily lives?

Are uncooked beans poisonous? Yes, raw beans contain a toxic protein called lectin, and some beans contain "saponin". These two toxins can be decomposed and destroyed at high temperatures. Eating half-cooked beans will cause poisoning. The incubation period of bean poisoning is at least 1 hour and at most 15 hours, but is generally between 2 and 4 hours. The poisoned people will experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, headache, dizziness, palpitations and chest tightness, cold sweats, cold hands and feet, numbness of limbs, and chills. With timely treatment, most patients can recover within 24 hours, recover well, and there are no deaths. Bean poisoning is often caused by inadequate cooking and heating. The Provincial Health Department reminds the public not to pursue crispness and tenderness when processing beans. They should be fully heated so that the beans change color and are cooked inside and out, without any bean smell. Schools, construction sites, childcare institutions, enterprises, institutions and other collective canteens should pay special attention when processing beans. When the quantity is large, they should be stir-fried in separate pots so that they are easier to cook through and thus avoid poisoning.

How to fry green beans? Controlling the heat can better ensure the doneness. You can fry them together with shredded meat. Product name: Stir-fried cowpea with meat Ingredients: cowpea, pork tenderloin, green onion, ginger, soy sauce (light soy sauce), starch, egg white, salt, pepper powder Method: 1. Wash the cowpea, cut into long sections of about 3CM, blanch them in hot water to remove the beany smell, remove them and put them in cold water to cool, remove them and drain the water, and set aside. 2. Slice the pork tenderloin, pour in a small amount of soy sauce (light soy sauce) and half an egg white, add a small amount of starch, mix well, and season, and set aside. 3. Wash the green onion and ginger, cut them into shreds, and set aside. 4. Pour oil into a hot pan, wait until the oil temperature reaches 5-6 layers, pour in the pork tenderloin, stir-fry with a spatula until the pork tenderloin changes color. 5. Pour in the shredded green onion, ginger and pepper powder and stir-fry, then pour in the cowpea, stir-fry over high heat, add a small amount of salt and light soy sauce, continue to stir-fry until the cowpea is soft, then serve

Nutritional value of beans: beans are rich in vitamins B, C and plant protein, which can calm the mind, regulate the digestive system and eliminate chest bloating. It can prevent and treat acute gastroenteritis, vomiting and diarrhea. It has the effects of quenching thirst, strengthening the spleen, nourishing the kidneys and stopping diarrhea, and invigorating qi and promoting body fluid. Beans contain more high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids (good fats), and their content of minerals and vitamins is also higher than other vegetables. They also have important medicinal value. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the common characteristics of bean vegetables are that they are mild in nature, have the effect of removing dampness and tonifying the spleen, and are especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach. However, their therapeutic effects vary depending on their species. Beans are what we call long beans. In addition to its functions of strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, the most important thing about it is that it can nourish the kidneys. Li Shizhen once praised it for its ability to "regulate the middle and replenish qi, nourish the kidney and strengthen the stomach, harmonize the five internal organs, regulate the nutrition and defense, and produce essence." The so-called "Yingwei" refers to the two Qi of Ying and Wei mentioned in traditional Chinese medicine. If they are adjusted properly, they can fully guarantee people's sleep quality. In addition, eating more cowpeas can also treat vomiting, hiccups and other discomforts. When children suffer from food stagnation and bloating, eating an appropriate amount of raw cowpeas, chewing them carefully and swallowing them, can provide some relief.

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