How to detoxify undercooked edamame

Eating undercooked edamame generally does not require special detoxification, but it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Underheated edamame contains natural toxins such as saponins and plant lectins, which are usually relieved through methods such as inducing vomiting, fluid replacement, and dietary adjustments. If severe vomiting, diarrhea, or allergic reactions occur, seek medical attention promptly. When undercooked, edamame contains saponins that can irritate the digestive mucosa and may cause nausea, abdominal pain, or mild diarrhea. At this time, drinking warm salt water can help induce vomiting, reduce toxin absorption, and supplement with light sugar salt water or oral rehydration salts to prevent dehydration. Eating rice soup, Congee and other easily digestible foods to avoid greasy and stimulating food, usually symptoms will be relieved within a few hours.

A small number of people are allergic to plant lectins in raw edamame, which may cause allergic reactions such as skin itching, lip swelling, or difficulty breathing. This type of situation requires immediate use of antihistamines such as loratadine tablets, cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, or chlorpheniramine maleate tablets, and prompt medical attention. After infants, young children, and pregnant women accidentally consume undercooked edamame, even if the symptoms are mild, it is recommended to consult [SEP]. When cooking edamame in daily life, it should be boiled for more than 10 minutes to completely destroy the natural toxins in it. When storing, be careful to separate raw edamame from other foods to avoid cross contamination. If there are repeated symptoms of food poisoning, it is possible to check for gastrointestinal dysfunction or chronic gastritis, and if necessary, perform stool routine or gastroscopy examination. Maintaining a light diet during the recovery period and supplementing probiotics in moderation can help balance the gut microbiota.