Re: soybean sprouts question (Sally?)

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Sprouting or soaking does not get rid of phytic acid in soybeans and only

alcohol wash (not fermentation) gets rid of the isoflavones. Sally

[Guest guest]

I'm pretty sure that fermentation helps to increase isoflavone content.

SCB

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>Subject: Re: soybean sprouts question (Sally?)

>Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 12:45:20 EST

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>Sprouting or soaking does not get rid of phytic acid in soybeans and only

>alcohol wash (not fermentation) gets rid of the isoflavones. Sally

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[Guest guest]

Fermentation does not increase or decrease isoflavone content. Sally