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Q & A - Soaking Almonds for 'Almond Milk'
Updated: May 31, 2020
I wanted to know if I need a variance for soaking almonds for fresh “almond milk”. We soak them overnight in cold filtered water and then puree and strain them for the milk. Is this OK?
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Thanks for the question. Soaking almonds overnight in cold water is not considered sprouting a seed or legume so you do not need a variance. It is recommended that during the process, soaking to the strained, to finished product, be done under refrigeration, 41F or less.