Before we jump into the second part of Bean Science, hereβs a quick recap from Part I. I apologize in advance for the heavy use of emojis π«π¨.
Beans turn hard on drying, and this contributes to longer cooking times.
Pectin is a complex carbohydrate found in plant cells and is one of the significant contributors to hardness in dried beans.
Salt, baking sodβ¦
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