5 июл. 2018 г. · Ugh no. Quinoa has a natural coating, saponin- a natural insect repellent, on it that can wreck holy havoc with your digestive system. Never eat it unwashed.

4 июл. 2016 г. · Also, Soak it overnight to remove its phytic acid. Quinoa can be eaten raw or uncooked if it is first soaked and sprouted, but some experts ...

7 окт. 2010 г. · You don't need to soak. If you purchased in a bulk bin, or if it has a slight bitter taste, you should soak (I recommend a sieve) before cooking.

26 июл. 2019 г. · Theoretically, there is no need to soak the quinoa before cooking. However, it is recommended that it be soaked for at least half an hour before ...

25 окт. 2018 г. · Apparently it should not be eaten directly from the bag, but can be eaten raw if soaked and sprouted. Now we both know the answer.

23 окт. 2018 г. · Personal experience tends to say no. As some have said, even with soaking, there's a protective coating on the seeds that can cause some digestive discomfort.

9 мая 2019 г. · Quinoa can be eaten raw or uncooked if it is first soaked and sprouted, but some experts advise that quinoa should always be cooked, not ...

18 июн. 2019 г. · Apparently it should not be eaten directly from the bag, but can be eaten raw if soaked and sprouted. Now we both know the answer.

21 июл. 2022 г. · Wash quinoa thoroughly in cold water (at least 2 times to remove the slightly soapy covering. Then soak it in hot water for about 15 to 30 minutes.

9 июн. 2021 г. · Empty the whole quinoa grain into a bowl or saucepan, cover with cold water. Stir it around in the water to rub off the saponin. Pour off the water, repeat.