Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative

RE: Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative Post By Tracy (Guest Post) (10/07/2008) My family has always used baking soda to cut down on the gassy effect from beans. The soda is added when you are merely soaking the beans. The beans are drained after soaking and then rinsed. All I can say is that it works. Remember ALWAYS rinse the beans after soaking. If you are making something like chili then you may have a science project your kid can take to school if you dont rinse the beans (remember the volcano made with paper mache that you use baking soda and vinegar or ketchup with?). Report Spam or Abuse RE: Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative Post By Ginger J (Guest Post) (09/26/2008) We use a pressure cooker to cook pinto beans after soaking them overnight. Twice we have added 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda to "help take the gas out" and twice we have blown up the pressure cooker. It only happens when we add baking soda to the soaking water. Why? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative Post By stephanie (Guest Post) (11/03/2007) A good friend of my mom uses the potato method also and it truly works. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative Post By Donna in Kansas (Guest Post) (10/04/2004) One thing I do is the quick-soak method listed on the package. I cover the beans with water, bring to a boil, let them boil 2 minutes, then remove from heat. I let them sit at least an hour, then pour off all of the water, refill the pan with clean water and boil for a couple of hours. Something about the first boiling seems to break open the outside coating of the bean, letting the gas-producing stuff out. But whatever you do, do not eat, drink or otherwise consume the water that you first boiled the beans in. I've heard if you do, it will bring very unpleasant results to you and those around you. Good luck. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative Post By Vi (Guest Post) (09/27/2004) After soaking the washed beans over night. My mother-in-law used a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in the water after the beans had started to simmer. Then she skimmed off the foam and then add a little more water and simmer until tender. It seems to work. I've been doing that for years.We just finished a 2 lb package of pintos. And it works with pink beans too. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative Post by ThriftyFun (3731) | (09/27/2004) Profile | Blog! | Contact Thanks for pointing that out Jane, we deleted it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative Post By Kelly (Guest Post) (09/27/2004) Two things: Soaking them overnight seems to make them less gassy. Also, stirring in plain yogurt (gives a sour cream taste) also helps. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative Post By Jane (Guest Post) (09/27/2004) Please note that the castor oil post seems to me to be the worst kind of spam. Castor oil is a vile-tasting laxative, and that amount would make you very, very sick. Jane Report Spam or Abuse RE: Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative Post By Connie Henry (Guest Post) (09/27/2004) yes, I used to have the same problem until I started cooking a peeled carrot in with my beans. You can throw the carrot away when the beans are done or you can eat the carrot but the gas is gone. At least it seems to cut it out 95%. That's a big plus. I will not eat beans now without the carrot cooked in with them. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative Post By Delaine (Guest Post) (09/27/2004) My mom puts a potato in her beans... I dont know how it works but we have never had a problem with gas either. Report Spam or Abuse