Yes, you can eat shaved Brussels sprouts raw. Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and broccoli are safe to eat raw for most people and contain many health benefits. They might, however, taste a little too bitter for some people. That's why we use our mustard-maple syrup dressing to sweeten them up and make them more palatable. The most common side effect of eating raw Brussels sprouts is increased gas due to their indigestible fiber content.