is it okay to soak these in water for a few seconds to soften them up before swallowing?
1701422
Sorry I am not sure. You should be able too. If you drink the water it soaks in to make sure and get the most out of it
2252300
Not at all. They are soft and gel like. Not exactly small, but I've never had an issue swallowing. Hope this helps!
1210043
I would not eat them, not because of loss of liquid, but because of the possibility of bacterial invasion. I would ask Amazon (if this is where you bought them) to replace them. It is only reasonable that they put them in your hands after you purchase them in a safe condition.
547948
Yes. I throw them in a tub of soapy water and scrub them. Or, you can just throw them in the dish washer.
1908685
I think you have to soak them because they produce kind of a "gelatin" when they had been soak and that is what is good for you...I soak them for 4 minutes and add the whole thing to my yogurt..
108507
No problem at all. If you also add a little white vinegar to water will also freshen them at the same time.
1585161
You can soak some of them in the boiled water, and wait for about ten minutes, then drink the water, (do not eat the berry). It has been pre-washed.
808836
I just wipe them off. I have never soaked them, but they should be ok to soak, I have just never had the need to.
1173630
I use these along with vinegar instead of jet dry. The only time we had any issues it was discovered that there was no salt in the water softener- check there if you have any problems. I've subscribed these they work so well!
279235
Just wash them in warm water. You can use a little soft-soap if you like, but don't use any harsh solvents or cleaners.
776675
No, they are very pliable & would dissolve. Even when water touches them they begin to do that. I hope you are not trying to do something harmful to something unable to protect itself. If so, try it on yourself first.
879162
Use soapy water to fill them with maybe shake back-and-forth, use a washcloth at the neck of the bottle. You could soak them in dishwater... It's up to you
1124905
I have never tried with cold water. Although, I would think that after some time soaking in water they would be soft enough. Right out of the pack they are crunchy, you could definitely use warm water but the soaking time may be more lengthy. I do not follow the directions, I use enough for one serving and pour hot water over them, cover and let stand until they are soft (about 6 minutes). Hope this helps! Let me know how it works if you decide to try it.
882082
I had the same problem... the only way to 'soften them up' is to soak them overnight... then use them in smoothies made with a Vita-Mix...
80798
Yes, soak them underwater for a couple of minutes and then run the strips between your fingers to lightly squeeze out the excess water. After you're done baking they will come out dry.
1284617
Soak it in warm soapy water or use a little Goo Gone and wash them well afterward.
1701937
Hello Frances, I cannot swallow pills at all and these are quite large in my opinion. But, good news - just let them dissolve in your mouth. They break down quickly, have no taste, a bit "sandy" in texture. The exterior is chewy. I have no problems at all with my throat seizing up when I let the softgels dissolve. Great product from a fine company.