How To Cook Lentils No Gas

Lentils may increase flatulence due to their high fiber and high fodmap contents.

How to cook lentils no gas. Rinse and drain the lentils. I ve not do any measured experiments myself but i have anecdotal evidence it does help. Afterward they measured the levels of gas producing substances left in boil your lentils for three minutes prior to soaking them to release some of the raffinose sugars that contribute to gas.

Water with baking soda for 12 hours. I ve heard a few times that adding a pinch of baking soda to the water you use to soak beans lentils in reduces the gas it makes you have. About 5 minutes before the lentils are finished cooking add a few pinches of flaky sea salt.

Legumes like lentils and beans are some foods that cause bloating and gas. But what s the science behind it. Try a new legume water with baking soda 1 16 teaspoon per quart for six hours.