Serve green sauce without borage, otherwise it quickly becomes poisonous. Since July 1, 2022, legal maximum levels for pyrrolizidine alkaloids have been in effect in the EU.
The maximum values are five times higher in green sauce. Even small intakes, especially when consumed regularly, can damage the genetic material and the liver through their breakdown products and cause cancer. The Hesse Consumer Center recommends replacing borage with other herbs. You can find even more exciting garden topics in the regular newsletter from our partner 24garten.de.