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Large Lima Beans
Large Lima Beans
Low concern
Lima beans are a nutrient-dense legume. Raw lima beans contain cyanogenic glycosides (linamarin) and must be properly cooked — boiling for 10+ minutes destroys the toxins.
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What it is
Mature seeds of Phaseolus lunatus, also called butter beans.
Whole-food legume; protein and fiber source.
Why it's flagged
- raw/undercooked lima beans contain cyanogenic glycosides
- FODMAP content (gas/bloating)
What regulators actually say
"Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw — high in protein, dietary fiber, folate, manganese, and iron."
"Cyanogenic glycosides are present in numerous food crops including lima beans, cassava and bamboo shoots; cooking effectively reduces cyanide content."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; raw lima beans require cooking.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food.
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