Bean Sprouts:

Bean sprouts are perhaps the best known and most popular sprout. These tender, delicate veggies are the young sprout of the dried mung bean seed. They are alive with enzymes (living nutrients) plus a good source of iron, thiamin (vitamin B1), C and E. Mung bean sprouts contain about 30 calories per cup, making them a perfect choice for the “weight conscious”. Bean sprouts are best when cooked crisp and tender, not overcooked.

They are refreshingly crisp, pure white shoots with pale yellow tip. Traditionally used in all styles of Asian cooking from stir-fries to steam boats, these versatile sprouts are now used in all styles of cooking. Sprouts are ready to cook straight from the pack. They also add great texture and flavor to salad dishes.

This rotund sprout has a clean nutty flavor. Often used in wet dishes such as soups, they also add texture and flavor to stir fry's, omelets and vegetable side dishes. To retain the sweet taste and texture, do not overcook these tasty morsels.

Bean sprouts are an important source of protein, iron, calcium, zinc, they contain vitamins A, B1, B2, & C, potassium and are rich in complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber. Beanshoots contain no cholesterol and have very little fat, most of which is provided by polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. The protein in mung is said to be easily digested and therefore mung bean based food preparation are especially good for children, elderly and invalids.

Selection: Good-quality bean sprouts will be crisp-looking, almost dry and bright-white.

Bean Sprouts Shelf life of 12 days.

Avoid: Avoid product that is brown, overly wet, or that has wilted roots. Milky-white or yellow water in the bottom of the container is a sign of old product or poor refrigeration.

Serving size 4 oz.
Calories 35

Nutritional Content:      per 100grms edible portion

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