Description

Beech nuts grow on beech trees, which are native to North America, Europe and Asia. You can find these nuts inside small burrs that drop from trees in the fall. When the nuts are ready to harvest, the spiky husks start to split.It’s safe to eat beech nuts, but raw nuts can be harmful in large quantities. That’s because the nuts contain a small amount of a toxin called fagin. Beech nuts also contain oxalic acid, which can cause stomach aches. Cooking beech nuts can break down the toxins. Since beech nuts contain nutrients like copper and iron, they can be very healthy. Raw beech nuts can be bitter, but cooked the nuts have a nutty, earthy flavor.