Sentences with phrase «occurring saponins»

Naturally occurring saponins may be coating the individual quinoa seeds, contributing to a bitter or soapy flavor when cooked.

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One very important thing to remember before cooking with quinoa is to wash the seeds, as they contain a naturally occurring outer coating called saponin, a defense mechanism of the seed that is toxic to humans.

for Crystal and anyone else who doesn't care for quinoa: there is a bitter - tasting naturally occurring coating on quinoa called a saponin.

It is covered with a naturally occurring bitter tasting substance called saponins that must be washed off before you cook it.