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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: The True Adonis on July 30, 2013, 11:20:54 PM
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Isn't rhubarb poisonous?
Rhubarb leaves contain poisonous substances, including oxalic acid which is a nephrotoxic and corrosive acid that is present in many plants. Humans have been poisoned after ingesting the leaves; such poisoning was a particular problem in World War I, when the leaves were recommended as a food source in Britain.[18][19]
The LD50 (median lethal dose) for pure oxalic acid in rats is about 375 mg/kg body weight,[20] or about 25 grams for a 65 kg (~140 lb) human. (Other sources give a much higher oral LDLo (lowest published lethal dose) of 600 mg/kg.[21]) While the oxalic acid content of rhubarb leaves can vary, a typical value is about 0.5%,[22] so a rather unlikely 5 kg of the extremely sour leaves would have to be consumed to reach an LD50 of oxalic acid. Cooking the leaves with soda can make them more poisonous by producing soluble oxalates.[23] However, the leaves are believed to also contain an additional, unidentified toxin,[24] which might be an anthraquinone glycoside (also known as senna glycosides).[25]
In the petioles (stalks), the amount of oxalic acid is much lower, only about 2-2.5% of the total acidity, which is dominated by malic acid.[26] This means the raw stalks may not be hazardous, although the tart taste of raw stalks is so strong as to be unpalatable to many.
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I like rhubarb.
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'most' healthiest?
How about just 'healthiest'.
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'most' healthiest?
How about just 'healthiest'.
'cause it's really really healthy. True Adonis said so. Pour some in your double cheeseburger and you're in for the most bestest food ever.
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Strawberry rhubarb pie is awesome.
It may be just what the Falcon needs to rehab his back.
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'most' healthiest?
How about just 'healthiest'.
He ain't so good at writin
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Strawberry rhubarb pie is awesome.
It may be just what the Falcon needs to rehab his back.
x2 With a golden brown crust. Nothing like it.
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when i was a kid, just about every other fucking garden grew rhubarb. funny you don't see that these days. never really liked the stuff either .
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Crazy neighbor :o
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We must ask Will Brink to verify this.
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Isn't rhubarb poisonous?
Rhubarb leaves contain poisonous substances, including oxalic acid which is a nephrotoxic and corrosive acid that is present in many plants. Humans have been poisoned after ingesting the leaves; such poisoning was a particular problem in World War I, when the leaves were recommended as a food source in Britain.[18][19]
The LD50 (median lethal dose) for pure oxalic acid in rats is about 375 mg/kg body weight,[20] or about 25 grams for a 65 kg (~140 lb) human. (Other sources give a much higher oral LDLo (lowest published lethal dose) of 600 mg/kg.[21]) While the oxalic acid content of rhubarb leaves can vary, a typical value is about 0.5%,[22] so a rather unlikely 5 kg of the extremely sour leaves would have to be consumed to reach an LD50 of oxalic acid. Cooking the leaves with soda can make them more poisonous by producing soluble oxalates.[23] However, the leaves are believed to also contain an additional, unidentified toxin,[24] which might be an anthraquinone glycoside (also known as senna glycosides).[25]
In the petioles (stalks), the amount of oxalic acid is much lower, only about 2-2.5% of the total acidity, which is dominated by malic acid.[26] This means the raw stalks may not be hazardous, although the tart taste of raw stalks is so strong as to be unpalatable to many.
The leaves -yes; not the stalk. It's EXTREMELY tart/sour and therefore needs A LOT of sugar to tone it down; that and mixing/cooking it with other fruits for jams and pies to make it palatable. Looks like red celery.
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Crazy neighbor :o
Stay classy Arkansas! :D ;D :o
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Crazy neighbor :o
Oh my God. I haven't belly laughed like that in a long time. Thanks so much for this. ;D
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Crazy neighbor :o
You're a fuccccckkkkking whooooore!
This is goddamn alleyway property!
Where your fucking name bitch?
:D :D :D Somebody needs to find this old bag, and turn her onto getbig.
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What happened to ASPARAGUS?
Spinach, kelp, etc?
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'most' healthiest?
How about just 'healthiest'.
that comment made me lol
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Getting ready for my post workout meal of a McDouble with Rhubarb. 8)
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