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Can You Eat Bay Leaves?<\/h2>\r\nNo, you shouldn't eat bay leaves. Even after hours and hours of simmering in a pot, bay leaves are still shockingly tough and pointy. They seem to defy all cooking logic, and don't soften or become tender. As such, ingesting a bay leaf will result in an unpleasant sensation in your mouth, may scratch your mouth or esophagus, and could end up becoming a choking hazard. Therefore, you should not eat bay leaves or serve one to your family or dinner guests.\r\n

Are bay leaves poisonous?<\/h3>\r\nBay leaves aren't poisonous or toxic. However, if you bite into a bay leaf, you'll immediately want to expel it from your mouth because it's nearly impossible to chew or swallow, no matter how long it's been cooked.\r\n

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