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From: rt@cpsc53.UUCP (Ron Thompson)
Newsgroups: net.cooks
Subject: Re: Acorn recipies
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Date: Wed, 6-Nov-85 22:06:08 EST
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> Are acorns, in any form, edible? Squirrels and chipmunks eat them, but 
> can humans? Are there any culinary treats containing acorns?
> 
I just recently saw a PBS special on Indian tribes from the Southern
regions of North America. Though acorns were part of their staple diet
during the Winter months, they contain large amounts of (tannic?) acid.
They had to be finely ground and leached thoroughly before they were
edible. Leave them to the squirrels.

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