The "Ask the Chef"column, "Price of gas too high for some bean lovers," which ran in the Focus section Sept. 25 was missing a portion of the text.

The columnist discussed tips for reducing gas including over-the-counter digestive aids; natural solutions such as ginger, anise, fennel seeds or cilantro; and lengthy or overnight soaking, recommended by the California Dry Bean Advisory Board.

Below is the conclusion to the column.

I have to note that there is some radical thinking by some bean fringe groups who say soaking is not only unnecessary, but it causes the sugar to ferment, which only helps give you a full tank. Between you and me, I'm going to go with the "lifers" at the CDBAB, and I can only hope that all this has helped you put a lid on this explosive subject.