Friday, February 3, 2012

I purchased a bag of raw almonds. If they are not in their shells, do I still have to soak them?

I've read that one should soak raw almonds to make them easier to digest. I purchased a bag, but they are unshelled almonds. The ingredients just say "almonds". Do I still have to soak them? They look like this



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I purchased a bag of raw almonds. If they are not in their shells, do I still have to soak them?
removing the skin aids in digestion ,

place is pot and cover with cold water...bring to a boil...cook for 3 mins drain and pinch off the skins,
Reply:No just eat em.
Reply:I can't think of anything more disgusting than a wet nut!! If you eat them and chew them, I would think they would digest. They look delicious just as they are.
Reply:I have not heard if you soak almonds they will be easier to digest, but if you want to take the skins off, yes soak them, or blanch them in hot water so the skins will slip off. Personally I like to eat almonds raw, that is the healthiest way to eat nuts.
Reply:I keep mine in the freezer so they will not go rancid. The oils in the nut spoil fairly quick. Divide them into ziplock bags with one serving in each bag and keep them in the freezer.

Each morning I pull out a bag and mix with one serving of dried cranberries.

arenas

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