Why Should You Soak Walnuts Before Eating?

  Removes Bitterness:  Soaking helps remove tannins present in walnuts, which can impart a bitter taste,

 Enhances Digestibility:  Soaking activates enzymes that aid in digestion, making the nutrients in walnuts   

 Reduces Phytic Acid:  Phytic acid, found in walnuts and other nuts, can bind to minerals and inhibit their absorption.   

 Increases Nutrient Availability:  By reducing enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid, soaking increases the availability   

 Improves Texture:  Soaking can soften the texture of walnuts, making them easier to chew and digest   

 Promotes Sprouting:  Soaking initiates the sprouting process in walnuts, which can increase their nutrient   

 Reduces Anti-Nutrients:  Soaking helps neutralize anti-nutrients present in walnuts, such as lectins   

 May Alleviate Allergenicity:  Some people with nut allergies find that soaking nuts before consumption    

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