FAQ — Whole Foods

A minimally processed food eaten close to its original state: seeds, pulses, whole grains, raw fruit and vegetables.

Soaking reduces antinutrients such as phytates and improves digestibility, while shortening cooking time.

Bought raw and in bulk they are often cheaper per kilo than their processed or pre-portioned equivalents.

Away from light, cool and airtight: their fatty acids oxidise quickly once the seeds are ground.