WHY SPROUTED?

PHYTIC ACID

a.k.a. anti-nutrient prevents our body from absorbing essential minerals like zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium, chromium, manganese and many more. This can lead to mineral deficiencies.

Where?

Phytic acid is found in all plant foods.

E.g. rye, maize, sorghum, kidney beans, chickpeas, rice, wheat, barley, tree nuts, cereals, oat, legumes, peas, lentils, soybeans, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds

Why?

The acid is mother nature’s way to protect the seeds from early germination.

Unlike certain animals, humans are unable to digest the acid due to the low level of phytates in the digestive tract.

What?

Phytic acid makes up to 9.4% per 100g of tree nuts and seeds.

• Cashew nuts, it contains up to 5% of phytic acid per 100g.

• Almond nuts - contains up to 9.4% of phytic acid per 100g.

• Walnuts - contains up to 6.7% of phytic acid per 100g.

• Pecan Nuts - contains up to 4.5% of phytic acid per 100g.

• Sunflower seeds - contain up to 4.3% of phytic acid per 100g.

This means humans will only be able to digest 5 - 15% of the nut’s essential nutrients and minerals.

This is a challenge since nuts and seeds are the best sources of micronutrients that affect brain development, pregnancy, growth, immunity, mortality, and productivity.

GRETEL’S SOLUTION

The acid is broken down by the sprouting process. Soaking and baking together in the correct combination has shown to be very effective in reducing phytic acid. This process increases the nutrients that human can digest by many folds.

The Benefits

• Broken Down Phytic Acid - The acid found in plant foods prevents our bodies from absorbing the nutrients adequately. Gretel Sprouting breaks down this acid from the nut.

• More Nutrients - The reduction of the acid enables our bodies to absorb nutrients and minerals by several folds.

• Increase Digestibility - When our bodies try to breakdown the phytic acid it can add pressure onto the digestive system. The sprouting reduces the acid and prevents bloating and cramping.

• Not Roasted - Gretel nuts are baked at the right temperature and are not roasted so all the essential nutrients remain intact.