Re: Bread and related issues

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Thanks Kris!

Robin

<<Robin,

It doesn't look like anyone has answered your question. Phytates are

substances that bind tightly with minerals in the shell of a seed to

protect that seed until it is the right conditions for sprouting, that

is it makes the seed keep for a long time. But since it binds the

minerals they are not available as nutrients in that food/grain unless

the seed is treated in such a way that it thinks it is time to sprout -

i.e. soaking in water in a warm place. I would presume that the whey

with its lactic acid provides a healthy satisfactory condition for the

soaking

Peace,

Kris , gardening in northwest Ohio>>