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Yes, longer the cooking time the more the oligosaccharides are broken down Soaking doesn't get rid of them to any great extent I've found. It mainly reduces the cooking time bc the the beans are fully hydrated. It's obviously a big consideration for some people for various reasons.

I first tried no soak from a Rick Martinez recipe for Frijoles Olla that came with his green chilie pork stew where he says a lot of Mexicans don't soak beans and that it's his preference - big advocate of not soaking
"I don't soak beans. Ever."
Frijoles de la Olla
 
Barriehie said:
I found an article contributing to the long cooking method and what it does but it also says that presoaking also removes some of the offending soluble fiber.

How to Digest Beans Better and Reduce Gas

(Z-Cook, you have to poke holes in them to let the gas out...) 👍
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But only some.

Huge difference when long cooking I've found personally. No comparison - but that's for me.
 
I was under the impression that pre-soaked beans were easier to digest.
Got to do some researching now ;)
Funny thing: there are 2 schools here.
The locals don't soak theit beans. They don't like them that way.
The others* do

*Expats, residents, visitors etc
 
Z-Cook said:
Yes, longer the cooking time the more the oligosaccharides are broken down Soaking doesn't get rid of them to any great extent I've found. It mainly reduces the cooking time bc the the beans are fully hydrated. It's obviously a big consideration for some people for various reasons.

I first tried no soak from a Rick Martinez recipe for Frijoles Olla that came with his green chilie pork stew where he says a lot of Mexicans don't soak beans and that it's his preference - big advocate of not soaking
"I don't soak beans. Ever."
Frijoles de la Olla
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How long do you slow cook them for?
 
Z-Cook said:
But only some.

Huge difference when long cooking I've found personally. No comparison - but that's for me.
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I think I've reached a point where since I eat beans so regularly, and other 'farty' foods, my gut biome has adapted so I'm not nearly as afflicted as before. I eat fermented foods, mostly yogurt, multiple times a day and I think that helps too.
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Barriehie said:
I'm impatient so I soak. Plus, it happens while I'm asleep. 👍🤠
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I sometimes start them overnight in the crockpot and then they're done by morning
SandwichShortOfAPicnic said:
How long do you slow cook them for?
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Until they're cooked to how I want them - not being facetious btw!
If I'm adding to a dish that cook further, then less time.

Generally tho, about 3-4 hours from when the water boils - until the skins are still intact and the middle is creamy. Bear in mind tho that I'm at highish altitude 5500ft/1700m and that everything takes longer to cook when boiled, so maybe an hour longer than at sea level?
 
Z-Cook said:
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I sometimes start them overnight in the crockpot and then they're done by morning

Until they're cooked to how I want them - not being facetious btw!
If I'm adding to a dish that cook further, then less time.

Generally tho, about 3-4 hours from when the water boils - until the skins are still intact and the middle is creamy. Bear in mind tho that I'm at highish altitude 5500ft/1700m and that everything takes longer to cook when boiled, so maybe an hour longer than at sea level?
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I figured you were in the high desert when you mentioned your planting dates. 👍
 
Barriehie said:
I think I've reached a point where since I eat beans so regularly, and other 'farty' foods, my gut biome has adapted so I'm not nearly as afflicted as before. I eat fermented foods, mostly yogurt, multiple times a day and I think that helps too.
🤷‍♂️
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You know I eat beans regularly and I think because I soak them, I don’t get the gas either. But I’m blessed, I don’t have stomach problem, i.e. digestive problem. I’m a see food person.
 
SoCalZone10 said:
You know I eat beans regularly and I think because I soak them, I don’t get the gas either. But I’m blessed, I don’t have stomach problem, i.e. digestive problem. I’m a see food person.
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Me neither on digestive issues. Only thing I can't eat is something I can't chew, but I'm inventive... 🤠
 
I usually soak my beans overnight, then cook them first thing while I'm drinking my half gallon of tea.
If I forget, however, I cover them with water, bring to a rolling boil for 3-4 minutes, then turn off the gas. A couple of hours later, I cook them and they're fine.
I've never had a issue with digesting them either, but I eat loads of beans and lentils every week.
 
karadekoolaid said:
I usually soak my beans overnight, then cook them first thing while I'm drinking my half gallon of tea.
If I forget, however, I cover them with water, bring to a rolling boil for 3-4 minutes, then turn off the gas. A couple of hours later, I cook them and they're fine.
I've never had a issue with digesting them either, but I eat loads of beans and lentils every week.
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I get the majority of my protein from beans. I've got around a dozen different ones, dried in bags, to keep the variety up. I eat beans most everyday.
 
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