Shepherd's purse (scientific name: Portulaca oleracea L.) is a kind of green vegetable with high nutritional value, it is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and carotene and other essential nutrients. Shepherd's purse can be eaten raw or cooked. However, many people have doubts about the blanching of capers.

Blanching of capers can remove some impurities and oxalic acid, making capers cleaner, more hygienic and more tender. At the same time, blanching can make the nutrients of capers more easily absorbed by the body. If you want to make caper soup or cold capers, then it is recommended to blanch them first.

Of course, if you like to eat raw capers, then no need to blanch. But be careful, eating raw capers may cause discomfort, because capers contain oxalic acid, too much intake of oxalic acid may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort or even poisoning. Therefore, it is recommended to blanch the water chestnut before consumption is better.

Overall, the benefit of blanching is that it can remove impurities and oxalic acid, making it more healthy and hygienic, more tender, and easier for the body to absorb the nutrients. However, if you like to eat raw capers, there is no need for blanching. Whether blanching or eating raw capers, we should pay attention to moderate consumption, so as not to cause discomfort.