I bake mine for an hour at 225 degrees. I haven't had any problems. You can also preserve them with spray or just let them dry out for a couple of days.
Anywhere from 1 to 5 nuts can be held in a Buckeye pod.
buckeye nuts are not edible it is poisonous
No, because a buckeye is considered a nut. However, you may need to know that peanuts are NOT nuts and that buckeye (chestnuts) are seeds and not botanically nuts, if that makes a difference.
if you are allergic to nuts could you be allergic to buckeyes
Yes.
A buckeye nut comes from the Ohio buckeye tree (Aesculus glabra). The tree produces small, dark brown nuts with a light tan patch that resemble the eye of a male deer, hence the name "buckeye." These nuts are toxic when eaten and are often used in crafts or for good luck charms rather than for consumption.
The Ohio state tree is the buckeye, so called because its nuts resemble the shape and color of a deer's eye.
You can search for images of buckeye tree chestnuts on the internet using a search engine or visit botanical websites for accurate representations. Buckeye trees are known for their distinctive nuts with a shiny, mahogany-brown color and a smooth texture.
Unless you know it is an edible variety (Ohio buckeyes are not, for example), then you don't.
The seeds and bark are slightly poisonous and bitter tasting. The properties can be eliminated by heating and leaching. The Native Americans roasted, peeled and mashed the buckeye nut, which they called "Hetuck," into a nutritional meal.
To dry buckeye nuts in the oven, preheat it to around 150°F (65°C). Place the nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer and dry them for about 2 to 4 hours, checking periodically to ensure they don't overheat or crack. It's essential to allow them to cool completely before storing. Make sure to monitor them closely, as drying times can vary depending on the size and moisture content of the nuts.
The buckeye is a member of the chestnut family.Aesculus . A. californica is the Californian Buckeye A. glabra is the Ohio Buckeye. A. octandra is the Sweet Buckeye. A. Pavia is the Red Buckeye.