It's better if you soak them but remember that intestinal candidiasis is an immune system disease. Your immune system needs total rest for a long period of time and avoidance of yeast antigens or antigens similar to yeast (like mold, casein, gluten) are mandatory to reset immune system and resolve hypersensitivties issues. Remember that CRC symptoms are multiple but are mostly due to an hypersensitivity to candida proteins and candida byproducts proteins antigens.