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It's by a process known as 'osmosis' Basically, the outer covering of the bean is water permeable, and the 'seed' inside the bean is porous. Water is absorbed through the outer membrane, which swells the 'pulp' of the seed, causing it to swell.

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Dried beans can absorb approximately 2-3 times their volume in water when hydrated. This process helps them soften and expand, making them suitable for cooking.

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It depends on the amount of time you are using, the amount of beans you are using, the size of the bean, the kind of the bean,etc.

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Beans absorb water through osmosis.

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