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[Jay Cutts <orders@cuttsreviews.com>]

Some roots and tubers become more edible if they are left out to "ripen" 
for a few days or so.  This can start the conversion of starches and 
complex sugars into simpler ones.  Don't know about apios.

Best,

Jay

Jay Cutts
Cutts Graduate Reviews
800-353-4898 day or eve, 7 days
(In NM, 505-281-0684)




mIEKAL aND wrote:
> I've heard from more than one source that they were traditionally 
> eaten raw.  I gave it a brave try last summer multiple times & its not 
> something I'd do again.  However, peeled & lightly boiled in butter, 
> they're scrumptious.
>
>
> On Mar 11, 2010, at 4:20 PM, Kieran and/or Donna wrote:
>
> > They contain a latex that is probably not very nice for eating raw.
>
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