General Description/History

• Sprouts are germinated seeds
• 3-4cm in length

Select fresh crisp white bean sprouts with no signs of moisture or softness.

During the sprouting process, the seed absorbs moisture, swells, bursts the seed coat and begins to grow a shoot. Seeds are germinated upon rinsing, then they are placed in a dark, humid environment, kept well ventilated and regularly rinsed. Most sprouts are ready for use in 3-5 days from germinating, and are grown to a length of 2-4cm.

In the sprouting process, the starch in the seed is converted into simple sugars and the protein into amino acids making sprouts easy to digest.

Nutritional Value

A good source of dietary fibre, vitamin C. 85kJ/100.

Storage/Handling

0°C and 90 -100% relative humidity.

Consumer Storage: Store in an airtight plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper.

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Botanical Name: Vigna radiate (Mung bean) (Leguminosae)

Alternative Names: Alfalfa, Bean Sprouts, Mung Bean Sprouts, Snow pea shoots

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Growing Areas: 

QLD – Brisbane, Fassifern Valley, Lockyer Valley
NSW – Bathurst, Gosford
VIC – Melbourne Metropolitan Area
SA – Adelaide Plains
WA – Perth Metropolitan Outer Areas