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Re:In the Middle Ages, the Upper Class Went Nuts for Almond ... by dsego on Tuesday December 12, 2017 @09:15AM (#15905656)
Don't forget soaking to remove phytic acid.
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Re:In the Middle Ages, the Upper Class Went Nuts for Almond ... by ddorian43 on Tuesday December 12, 2017 @09:59AM (#15905961)
Isn't same thing released when chewing/eating ?
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Re:In the Middle Ages, the Upper Class Went Nuts for Almond ... by spraak on Tuesday December 12, 2017 @03:13PM (#15909036)
No, phytic acid is the acid seeds have to protect themselves. Perhaps you could see this as a biological protection against being eaten. The acid inhibits digetion. It's present on many grains etc. such as lentils, rice, and so on.
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