| Preparation | Gas | Binding | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiled & drained | 6.0 | 3.6 | 6.0 |
| Canned & drainedusual | 5.6 | 3.6 | 5.5 |
| Puréed / mashed / peeled | 7.9 | 3.8 | 8.1 |
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Keeps the flavour and texture as close to the original as possible.
Canned and rinsed legumes are lower in GOS than dried-and-boiled.
Lowest likely gas, urgency, residue and irritation.
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