Is it OK to eat raw zucchini?
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Raw zucchini is generally safe to eat, but in some cases, it may be extremely bitter. This indicates that it's high in cucurbitacins, which are compounds that can be toxic. However, cucurbitacin poisoning is very unlikely from commercial varieties.
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