Here are ten foods that you must boil before eating.

Boiling potatoes cooks them thoroughly, softens them for dishes like mashed potatoes and potato salad, and removes excess starch.

Boiling pasta softens it to the desired tenderness, making it pliable and ready for various recipes.

Boiling raw legumes removes toxins and softens them, making them safe and digestible, especially for kidney beans.

Boiling corn on the cob makes the kernels tender and enhances their natural sweetness.

Boiling eggs makes them safe to eat, easy to peel, and perfect for salads, sandwiches, or snacks.

Boiling shellfish like clams, mussels, and shrimp ensures they are cooked, safe, and easier to eat by opening their shells and removing contaminants.

Boiling beets softens them for easier peeling and slicing, while enhancing their natural sweetness and flavor.

Boiling rolled and steel-cut oats makes them soft and digestible, ideal for breakfast dishes like oatmeal.

Boiling artichokes makes the leaves tender, enhances their flavor, and makes the heart more accessible.

Most rice needs to be boiled or simmered to cook it properly and achieve the right texture.