The fruits of the whitebeam shine brightly orange and taste mealy and sour. Whether they are toxic or not is often a matter of debate. This article enlightens you about the avoidable toxic effect.
Whiteberries should not be eaten raw
toxicity
The fruits of the whitebeam are better known as rowan berries or rowan berries. Children in particular are warned against consumption. However, contrary to popular belief, there is no risk of poisoning. The berries contain parasorbic acid, which can cause stomach upset when eaten raw. However, there are definitely more poisonous plants.
use
- No use in medicine
- Should be cooked before consumption
- Can be made into juice or jelly