Why would acorn meal still be bitter after cold leaching for a month in the fridge?

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How long does it take to leach tannins from acorns?

Soak your chopped acorn in many changes of water until it runs clear or the acorn does not taste bitter anymore. Let it set, then strain, repeating the process all over again. The leaching can take anywhere from 1 day to 1 week. Don't let it stagnate for a single day or this will spoil your mix.

Is acorn flour bitter?

Acorns contain bitter-tasting tannins, so you must prepare, treat and cook the nuts before you eat them.

How do you remove tannins from acorns?

You can also do a cold-water process to remove tannins. Place acorn pieces in a jar of cold water and leave it in the refrigerator for a day or two until the water turns brown. Replace the water with fresh cold water and continue until the acorns are no longer bitter. Natural tannin-leaching occurs in the wild.

How long can you store acorn flour?

Store your acorn flour in an airtight container in a dry cupboard, a fridge, or a freezer. Given the varying fat content in different types of acorns, there's no way to say for certain how long your acorn flour will last before going bad. We've had acorn flour last for up to two years.

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A Complete Guide On How To Leach Acorns

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