This is a really interesting idea, thanks for putting this together!
Is there any risk of harm due to bacterial growth during soaking? I know soaking beans is typically considered 100% safe, but I’m curious if there are any risks when doing so in areas with limited access to clean water.
Thanks MHR. Yes most water here is at risk of contamination. Fortunately even with soaking you still boil them for an hour or more so no issue there ;)
Right, but there are types of food poisoning that aren’t prevented by cooking since they result from a buildup of bacterial waste products. But I’m guessing that 6-12 hours just isn’t long enough to run into any problems, even with contaminated water?
My bad I was on the wrong track there. I couldn’t find anything that suggested there was any problem with bacterial residue, only like Will connected said that some safety bodies advise soaking beans because of potential of phytotoxins.
This is a really interesting idea, thanks for putting this together!
Is there any risk of harm due to bacterial growth during soaking? I know soaking beans is typically considered 100% safe, but I’m curious if there are any risks when doing so in areas with limited access to clean water.
Thanks MHR. Yes most water here is at risk of contamination. Fortunately even with soaking you still boil them for an hour or more so no issue there ;)
Right, but there are types of food poisoning that aren’t prevented by cooking since they result from a buildup of bacterial waste products. But I’m guessing that 6-12 hours just isn’t long enough to run into any problems, even with contaminated water?
My bad I was on the wrong track there. I couldn’t find anything that suggested there was any problem with bacterial residue, only like Will connected said that some safety bodies advise soaking beans because of potential of phytotoxins.
https://​​www.statefoodsafety.com/​​Resources/​​Resources/​​toxic-beans#:~:text=The FDA also recommends soaking,t give me gastrointestinal trouble.