Guest Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 after using dried beans as a mix in the builders tray for 3 years, someone has told me we shouldn't do it because beans are poisonous if eaten raw- does anyone else out there use them ? or does anyone know which beans, if any aren't poisonous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hi mrsmel and a very warm welcome to the forum! I also sometimes use a 'pulse mix'........ Now I think that kidney beans are poisonous raw/uncooked but you wouldn't be using those........ I'll be interested to hear others opinions....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 so are lentils or so I was told not quite sure why someone will be along soon who does I'm sure welcome to the forum sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 They're toxic when dried, not worth the risk, plus they are a choking hazard. Not used them for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 They're toxic when dried, not worth the risk, plus they are a choking hazard. Not used them for years. Lentils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Only uncooked kidney & soya beans contain toxins according to the food standard agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Only uncooked kidney & soya beans contain toxins according to the food standard agency. Phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Do you really think that children will try to eat them completely uncooked? They're pretty hard you know! I think the advice is there to protect people who might soak them and then not cook them properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Did you get the free PE kit from Haven Holidays? It had foam bricks in it and when we looked this week someone had taken a huge bite out of one of them! Fortunately we found the bit..... but it shows they will try and eat anything. I guess it depends how old your children are, but we take them from 2 and they are still very much in the 'put it in your mouth' phase, particularly the lower functioning ones.... Is it worth the risk?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 not to mention foriegn (spl?) bodies placed up noses and in ears, however, I used to use lentils, rice, bird seed, dog biscuits etc etc with no adverse effects during 20+ yrs of preschool practice, so maybe risk assess for individual children within your setting. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Did you get the free PE kit from Haven Holidays? It had foam bricks in it and when we looked this week someone had taken a huge bite out of one of them! Fortunately we found the bit..... but it shows they will try and eat anything. I guess it depends how old your children are, but we take them from 2 and they are still very much in the 'put it in your mouth' phase, particularly the lower functioning ones....Is it worth the risk?! Hi lol we had the same, we now use our bricks in science expos on floating/sinking then we can keep an eye on this its not worth the risk!!! kezo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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