Is it harmful to the body to eat raw poria powder?

Tuckahoe powder may be harmful to the body if eaten raw.

Tuckahoe powder itself is a difficult food to digest. If eaten raw, it may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to indigestion, diarrhea and other symptoms. Therefore, it is recommended to cook or fry Tuckahoe powder before eating to facilitate digestion and absorption. Although Tuckahoe powder is rich in nutrients, such as protein, polysaccharides, minerals, etc., eating raw may affect the absorption and utilization of these nutrients and reduce its nutritional value. In addition, raw poria cocos powder is easy to infect harmful substances such as bacteria and parasites, posing a potential threat to health, so poria cocos powder can be eaten raw and may be harmful to the body.