1. Soybeans should be fresh and green, with large pods and white pods. The fuller and tighter the beans, the better. Three-pod soybean is the top grade.

2. The maturity of edamame is closely related to its quality. For example, the soybean grains in June and July are relatively small, and the soybean grains in September are relatively large. The soybean grains with rich taste in the early stage are a little hard, and the soybean grains in the later stage taste waxy.

3. Soybean can be divided into white hair and red hair according to the color of the fluff on the pod (in fact, white hair is gray and red hair is brown). The color of fluff is closely related to its quality. Red Mao Mao beans are full of fragrance, while white Mao Mao beans are full of flavor.

Can edamame be eaten after germination?

You can't eat edamame after germination, because it will produce a lot of harmful substances, which will have a great impact on the body and may probably cause diarrhea, so you can't eat edamame after germination. Moreover, germinated edamame is likely to contain carcinogens.

Can I still eat the black skin of 3 hairy beans?

It is not recommended that you eat the edamame after the shell turns black, because even if the edamame inside does not rot, there is no guarantee that it will not deteriorate. To a great extent, edamame will be slightly polluted. It is recommended that you don't eat edamame with black shells.

What should I pay attention to when eating edamame?

1, edamame contains unhealthy enzymes. If it is not cooked directly, it may cause poisoning. Therefore, it is best to cook the edamame before eating it. Don't eat edamame directly.

2. Soybean contains many purine alkaloids. Some uremic patients and patients with allergic reaction to edamame are not recommended to eat, otherwise it will increase the metabolic burden and allergic phenomenon of the kidney.

3. Soybean contains factors that can cause flatulence, such as raffinose and stachyose. The combination of these substances will produce carbon dioxide gas, leading to abdominal distension, which is the reason why soybeans will flatulence if they eat too much. Therefore, it is necessary to eat soybeans in moderation.