Should I rinse the flax seeds after soaking them when making flax milk?
I started making my own non-dairy milk.
Having looked at multiple recipes, I saw that some call for soaking the flax seeds before processing them to make milk.
My questions regarding making flax milk are:
- Should I soak the flax seeds before processing? If so, why?
- If I should soak the flax seeds, should I rinse them (which removes the jelly water)?
Best Answer
You should rinse them as if you were rinsing off rice. This allows you to remove the dust from storage and transport (may just be flax dust, may not...who knows?). Also, it allows you to do a final visual check and remove any big things (bits of stick, or staff) that may have made it through processing.
I don't have any sources to cite except personal experience working for Cargill in Uni. as well as making my own ground flax seed (can't rinse for a dry good but I did restrain it), soy milk and making these products as well as my work experience allowed me to see what can make it through filtration.
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Quick Answer about "Should I rinse the flax seeds after soaking them when making flax milk?"
Sieve the soaked flaxseeds to remove the flaxseed gel**. Rinse the flaxseeds well. Add the flaxseed to a high-speed food processor/blender. Pour in the water and blend for a moment (ideally 10-20 seconds).Should we wash flax seeds?
Never wash them, because they become sticky and become lumps after drying. It becomes difficult to roast them (unroasted flaxseed should not be consumed). They are manually cleaned with sieves and winnowed.What happens when you soak flax seeds?
You can further improve digestion by soaking ground flax seeds in water for a few hours before consumption. Soaking the flax seeds breaks down gluten and makes the proteins in the seeds easier to digest. Soaking also activates enzymes in the seeds, which can help increase the absorption of vitamins and minerals.Can flax seeds be soaked in milk?
Add one teaspoon of powdered flaxseeds in a glass of warm milk. Drink this solution before sleeping as it increases serotonin levels in the body and thus, induces good sleep. If adding flaxseeds to salads or juices does not suit your taste buds, then try to add them to muffins or cupcakes.Are soaked flax seeds digestible?
The whole seeds can pass through your digestive tract without breaking down, detracting from their health benefits. Ground flax seeds are sure to digest and supply your body with valuable fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein.The Best Way To Eat Flax Seed (health and fitness)
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