Can fresh ginkgo nuts be cooked in the shell? How long should they be cooked?

1. Can it be sold with shell?

Fresh ginkgo nuts can be cooked with their shells on, but you must be careful about how you eat them. If you are not careful, you may get food poisoning. It is usually eaten after being cooked. In addition, there will be germ in the pulp, which is best removed before eating. If it is not cooked, it is best not to eat it to avoid poisoning.

2. How long to cook

Generally speaking, just put the ginkgo nuts into pot A and cook for about 8-10 minutes. Some people worry that it will be toxic if not cooked and that it will take a long time to cook, but this is actually not necessary. If you are worried that it is not cooked through, you can cook it for about 10 minutes after the water boils, and it will be fully cooked.

3. Notes

It is somewhat toxic, so never consume it in excess, especially when eaten raw, it must be consumed in small amounts. Generally, adults should not take more than 10 pills, while children should only take 2-3 pills.