Soaking Chart for Nuts

Soaking nuts can improve their digestibility and make them easier to blend or use in recipes. Here's a minimum suggested hours of soaking time for different nuts:

Almonds:
Soak time: 8-12 hours (overnight)
Why: Soaking helps neutralize enzyme inhibitors and improve texture for recipes like almond milk or nut butter.

Cashews:
Soak time: 4-6 hours
Why: Cashews soften quickly and don’t require as long to soak.

Walnuts:
Soak time: 4-6 hours
Why: Walnuts have a high oil content, and soaking them helps with digestion and removes bitterness.

Ground Nut:
Soak time: 6-8 hours
Why: Soaking reduces phytic acid and improves digestibility.

Sunflower Seeds:
Soak time: 4-6 hours
Why: Soaking helps reduce phytic acid, improving digestibility, and softens the seeds for easier blending or consumption.

Watermelon Seeds:
Soak time: 8-12 hours (overnight)
Why: Soaking watermelon seeds helps activate enzymes and soften them, making them easier to digest.