Can You Eat Common Sorrel

Common sorrel has been cultivated for centuries. The leaves are edible when young but toughen with age; they may be puréed in soups and sauces or added to salad. The plant has a distinct sharp, sour taste. It contains oxalic acid, which can be poisonous in high quantities.

Is common sorrel edible?

The many types of Wild Sorrel including the more commonly known (and foraged) Common Sorrel, Sheep’s Sorrel and Wood Sorrel. The green edible leaves and stalks are delicious and these distinctive perennial herbs have a lemony or sharp apple taste.

Can I eat garden sorrel?

Sorrel can be served raw or cooked. Use raw whole French sorrel and shredded garden sorrel in salads. They will have a zesty spinach flavor.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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