Should I soak my bee pollen in water or orange juice?

In my research of bee pollen, I find some say to soak the granules in water or orange juice. This does not seem right to me? Is this the way to go?

Also, do you recommend keeping the granules in the freezer?

Angela's Response:

There are indeed many so called experts who recommend that you pre-soak your bee pollen before eating it. I am not totally convinced that this is necessary. I do find that it helps those who have impaired digestion of some kind (those who suffer from Irritable Bowel, Crohns, Colitis, Gas & Bloating etc). It certainly won't hurt the pollen or you. I have seen no studies showing increased absorbtion caused by soaking bee pollen but on the other hand, it is well known that pre-soaking certain nuts and seeds helps those who have a hard time digesting them. I personally believe that if you chew your raw pollen, the human digestive tract is quite capable of breaking down the outer shell of the pollen granule and releasing the valuable nutrients into your G.I. tract.

I do recommend that you keep your pollen in the freezer for storage. While refrigeration is sufficient, freezing temperatures will ensure maximum freshness and vitality.