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Yes, they can eat them along with their other foods.

actually they cannot, the above answer is wrong, i have a rat myself and have been doing lots of research and it is on lots of website that they cannot eat raw dry beans or peanut as they contain antinutrients that destroy Vitamin A and enzymes needed to digest protein and starches, and causes the red blood cells to clump.t

Rats should not eat raw peanuts. They can eat cooked peanuts. It is actually found in some foods like nutriphase. In small doses, cooked peanuts are okay. Peanut butter is safer. There are so many other foods out there, its easier to just avoid peanuts.

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Yes, they can eat them along with their other foods.

actually they cannot, the above answer is wrong, i have a rat myself and have been doing lots of research and it is on lots of website that they cannot eat raw dry beans or peanut as they contain antinutrients that destroy Vitamin A and enzymes needed to digest protein and starches, and causes the red blood cells to clump.t

Rats should not eat raw peanuts. They can eat cooked peanuts. It is actually found in some foods like nutriphase. In small doses, cooked peanuts are okay. Peanut butter is safer. There are so many other foods out there, its easier to just avoid peanuts.

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The primary benefit of fermentation is the conversion of sugars and other carbohydrates, e.g., converting juice into wine, grains into beer, carbohydrates into carbon dioxide to leaven bread, and sugars in vegetables into preservative organic acids.
Food fermentation has been said to serve five main purposes:
Enrichment of the diet through development of a diversity of flavors, aromas, and textures in food substrates
 Preservation of substantial amounts of food through lactic acid, alcohol, acetic acid and alkaline fermentations
 Biological enrichment of food substrates with protein, essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, and vitamins
 Elimination of antinutrients
 A decrease in cooking times and fuel requirements

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Forbidden Foods: What not to feed your rats

The following should never be given to rats: Never give:Why not? blue cheese contains toxic mold licorice contains a suspected neurotoxin raw dry beans or peanuts contain antinutrients, cause red blood cell clumping (note: the peanuts that you buy in stores are almost always roasted so are okay.... frozen beans from veggie mixes are okay because they've been pre-cooked) raw sweet potato contains cyanide-forming compounds raw red cabbage and brussel sprouts contain an antinutrient that destroys thiamin raw artichokes inhibit protein digestion green bananas inhibit starch digestion green potato skin and eyes contain solanine (toxin) wild insects could carry parasites rhubarb high levels of oxalates which bind up calcium raw bulk tofu can contain bacteria (packaged tofu is safe) orange juice contains d-limonene which can cause kidney cancer in male rats raw onion can lead to anemia and an upset stomach

Foods that should be fed with caution: If you want to let your rat try these, be careful: Why? carbonated drinks rats can't burp! chocolate It contains stimulants that can lead to heart failure or neurological poisoning in high quantities. A bit of chocolate is okay and can actually temporarily alleviate respiratory distress Peanut Butter This can cause choking in rats. If you want to give your rats some, mix it with jam or something liquid to make it less sticky. Avocados These are high in fat and are a good treat to feed rats that are in need of "beefing up" (make sure the fruit is ripe). However, the pit, rind, skin and leaves of avocados are toxic. The part of the fruit in contact with the pit has a higher concentration of toxins. dried corn It can have high levels of fungal contaminates which can lead to liver cancer. A little fresh corn is fine.

Other things to watch out for: Why? Mold This can be toxic. You wouldn't eat a moldy piece of food so of course you'd never give it to your rat. Remember grains can go moldy too. Chlorinated Tap Water Chlorine isn't good for us or our rats. Household Plants Here's a list of toxic plants: Plants that are poisonous to small pets. Be sure your poinsettia and holly are out of reach over the holidays. Note: in some cases, some parts of a particular plant are poisonous (eg. foliage) whereas other parts of the fruit are safe (eg. fruit).

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