Raw Question

natural_vegan

If you warmed water up on the stove then added some cocoa, agave and vanilla would it still be considered raw?

nubicy

I’m new to this, but I think the general rule is not heated over 118 degrees. I’m not positive, but I think that’s the highest temp before enzymes die…?

Charis

There’s lots of different temperatures people state…I’ve heard 108 as well. Natural_Vegan, lots of raw foodists enjoy herbal teas…warm/hot as opposed to hot/hot water, this wouldn’t be too different. You could always just have it for a special treat.

 

natural_vegan

Okay! Thank you!

Zoe

Agave, vanilla and cacao are not considered raw food ingredients by all raw foodists. It mainly depends which kinds of those ingredients you use.But as a transition food type of drink I can see it could be good help for getting off coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

Bluedolfin

RawJim~ Please define “denatured.” :)

germin8

Denature: a change in shape
heat causes a break in bonds which results in denaturization.

From: http://www.answers.com/denature&r=67
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skizzy

enzymes are VERY specific shapes. changing the structure renders them useless.

Bluedolfin

Y’all sound like you sleep on chemistry books. Osmosis? LOL

Charis

Just wanted to clarify that although lots of raw foodists enjoy teas and cocoas and maple syrup, they aren’t “techinally” raw, but are still good for you if their quality is very pure and organic. Still, they aren’t considered really raw.