You can eat certain brownie mix recipes "raw," specifically those designed for this purpose after undergoing heat treatment.
Many commercially available brownie mixes are not safe to consume directly from the package due to the presence of raw flour and sometimes raw eggs (if included in the dry mix). Raw flour can harbor bacteria like E. coli, and raw eggs can carry Salmonella. Eating these raw can lead to foodborne illness.
However, recipes specifically designed for "raw" brownie consumption exist, using heat-treated flour to eliminate harmful bacteria. These recipes often involve combining the heat-treated brownie mix with other ingredients like:
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips
- Milk (or other liquid)
The recipe should explicitly state that it's safe to eat without baking. Trying to bake a mix formulated for raw consumption will likely result in a very thin, undesirable result, like brownie soup, as indicated in the reference.
Here's a breakdown:
- Unsafe: Directly from a standard brownie mix box without baking.
- Potentially Safe: If the brownie mix has undergone heat treatment to kill bacteria and the recipe is designed to be eaten "raw." Always confirm that the recipe is specifically meant to be eaten raw.
Always read the instructions and ingredient list carefully before consuming any brownie mix without baking.
