Did you know that after soaking nuts in warm water you can easily remove their peel? What’s more, it is highly recommendable to add a bit of salt to the water to neutralize the enzymes and eliminate dust residue and tannins. Remember, the water in which you have soaked the nuts should never be used because it may have harmful ingredients.
Why Soak Nuts?
After the soaking, the nuts will no longer posses the phytic acid and the enzyme inhibitors are neutralized and when you consume them like this, you will have a better digestion and your body will absorb the vitamins and other nutrients much better.
How Long to Soak Specific Nuts?
Flaxseed-6 hours
Macadamia- 4 hours
Cashew nuts- 6 hours
Pumpkin seeds- 7 hours
Pine nuts- 8 hours
Walnuts- 8 hours
Broccoli seeds- 8 hours
Hazelnuts- 8 hours
Pecans- 8 hours
Almonds- 12 hours
Alfalfa seeds- 12 hours
Garbanzo beans- 12 to 48 hours
Extra tip:
When the nuts need to be soaked for more than 8 hours, it is a good idea to replace the water with new or to rewash the seeds every 8 hours.
