Mixed bean sprouts

Sprouting is the practice of soaking, draining, then rinsing at regular intervals seeds until they germinate and begin to sprout. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 1930 KB) Mixed Organic Bean Shoots Image by Atelier Joly April 5th 2005 Sony Cybershot DSC-P72 File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Organic food Sprouting... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 1930 KB) Mixed Organic Bean Shoots Image by Atelier Joly April 5th 2005 Sony Cybershot DSC-P72 File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Organic food Sprouting... A ripe red jalapeño cut open to show the seeds For other uses, see Seed (disambiguation). ... In a botanical sense, germination is the process of emergence of growth from a resting stage. ...

Seeds that can be sprouted

One of the most common sprouts is that of the mung bean (Vigna radiata), often sold as ‘Chinese Bean Sprouts’; another common sprout is the alfalfa sprout. Binomial name Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek Synonyms Phaeolus aureus Roxb. ... Binomial name Medicago sativa L. Subspecies subsp. ...

Other seeds that can be sprouted include adzuki bean, almond, amaranth, annatto seed, anise seed, arugula, barley, basil, kidney bean, navy bean, pinto bean, lima bean, broccoli, buckwheat, cabbage, canola seed, caragana, cauliflower, celery, chia seed, chickpeas, chives, cilantro (coriander), clover, cress, dill, fennel, fenugreek, flax seed, garlic, hemp seed, kale, kamut, kat, leek, green lentils, millet, mizuna, mustard, oats, onion, black-eyed peas, green peas, snow peas, peanut, psyllium, pepita (pumpkin seeds), quinoa, radish, rye, sesame, soybean, spelt, sunflower, tatsoi, triticale, watercress, and wheat berries. Binomial name Vigna angularis (Willd. ... Binomial name Prunus dulcis (Mill. ... Species See text. ... Annatto Annatto is a derivative of the achiote trees of tropical regions of the Americas, used to produce a red food coloring. ... Binomial name Pimpinella anisum L. 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Categories: Vegetables | Legumes | Food and drink stubs | Plant stubs ... Binomial name Phaseolus lunatus L. The Lima bean or butter bean, (Phaseolus lunatus, Fabaceae) is grown as a vegetable for its mature and immature beans. ... Broccoli is a plant of the Cabbage family, Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae). ... Binomial name Fagopyrum esculentum Common Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a plant in the genus Fagopyrum (sometimes merged into genus Polygonum) in the family Polygonaceae. ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with rapeseed. ... Species See text Caragana is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to Asia and eastern Europe. ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Binomial name Apium graveolens L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... 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Garlic (Allium sativum) is a perennial plant in the family Alliaceae and genus Allium, closely related to the onion, shallot, and leek. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion, because: it is patent nonsense. ... Kale (also called Borecole) is a form of cabbage (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group), green in color, in which the central leaves do not form a head. ... Originally classified as Triticum turgidum var. ... Look up Kat in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Trinomial name Allium ampeloprasum var. ... Binomial name Lens culinaris Medikus The lentil or masoor (Lens culinaris) is a brushy annual plant of the legume family, grown for its lens-shaped seeds. ... Pearl millet in the field The millets are a group of small-seeded species of cereal crops, widely grown around the world for food and fodder. ... Binomial name Brassica rapa L. Brassica rapa (also commonly known as the Wisconsin Fast Plant) is a plant species widely distributed through temperate climates as a weed, and widely cultivated as a leaf vegetable, a root vegetable, and an oilseed. ... Species See text The mustards are several plant species in the genus Brassica whose proverbially tiny mustard seeds are used as a spice and, by grinding and mixing them with water, vinegar or other liquids, are turned into a condiment also known as mustard. ... Species References ITIS 41455 2002-09-22 Oats are the seeds of any of several cereal grains in the genus Avena. ... Binomial name Allium cepa L. Onion in the general sense can be used for any plant in the genus Allium but used without qualifiers usually means Allium cepa, also called the garden onion. ... The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop crew from Los Angeles, who have lately enjoyed massive international pop success. ... Binomial name Pisum sativum L. 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With all seeds, care should be taken that they are intended for sprouting or human consumption rather than sowing. Seeds intended for sowing may be treated with chemical dressings. Several countries, such as New Zealand, also require that some varieties of edible seed be heat-treated, thus making them impossible to sprout.

Sprouting

Moisture, warmth, and in most cases, indirect sunlight are necessary for sprouting. Some sprouts, such as mung beans, can be grown in the dark. Little time, effort or space is needed to make sprouts.

To sprout seeds, the seeds are moistened, then left at room temperature (between 13 and 21 degrees Celsius) in a sprouting vessel. Many different types of vessels can be used. One type is a simple glass jar with a piece of cloth secured over its rim. ‘Tiered’ clear plastic sprouters are commercially available, allowing a number of "crops" to be grown simultaneously. By staggering sowings, a constant supply of young sprouts can be ensured. Any vessel used for sprouting must allow water to drain from it, because sprouts which sit in water will rot quickly. The seeds will swell and begin germinating within a day or two.

Sprouts are rinsed as little as twice a day, but possibly three or four times a day in hotter climates, to prevent them from souring. Each seed has its own ideal sprouting time. Depending on which seed is used, after three to five days they will have grown to two or three inches in length and will be suitable for consumption. If left longer they will begin to develop leaves, and are then known as baby greens (see photos). A popular baby green is sunflower after 7-10 days. The growth process of any sprout can be slowed or halted by refrigerating until needed.

Common causes for sprouts to turn out inedible:

• Seeds are allowed to dry out
• Seeds are left in standing water
• Temperature is high or too low
• Insufficient rinsing
• Dirty equipment
• Insufficient air flow

Sprouter

These problems are easily solved by an automatic sprouter that mists and drains the sprouts at regular intervals. To control temperature, in the winter a warming blanket can be placed under the sprouter, and in the summer small fans in the lid if it's very hot and humid. Anyone in the world can have an automatic sprouter with the help of these Plans to Build an Automatic Sprouter. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ...

Mung beans can be sprouted either in light or dark conditions. Those sprouted in the dark will be crisper in texture and whiter, as in the case of commercially available Chinese Bean Sprouts, but these have less nutritional content than those grown in partial sunlight. Growing in full sunlight is not recommended, because it can cause the beans to overheat or dry out. Subjecting the sprouts to pressure, for example, by placing a weight on top of them in their sprouting container, will result in larger, crunchier sprouts similar to those sold in Polish grocery stores.

Nutritional information and precautions

Sprouts are rich in vitamins, minerals, Amino Acids, proteins and phytochemicals, as these are necessary for a germinating plant to grow. They are also rich in nutrients essential for human health. Phenylalanine is one of the standard amino acids. ... Phytochemicals are sometimes referred to as phytonutrients and these terms are often used interchangeably. ...

Some legumes can contain toxins, which can be reduced by soaking, sprouting and cooking (eg, stir frying). The venom of the black widow spider is a potent latrotoxin. ... Stir frying is a common Chinese cooking technique used because of its fast cooking speed. ...

Sprouting and the Living foods diet

Advocates of a raw food diet promote the use of sprouting as an effective way to increase the nutrient value, and digestibility, of beans, seeds and nuts. Sprouts are in fact the most nutrient dense food on earth – nutrient density refers to the amount of nutrients per calorie. This is why many people on a low-calorie diet make sprouts and baby greens the mainstay of their diet, especially blended for easier digestion. A popular quick blend is the Green Smoothie recipe. A raw food diet consists of uncooked and unprocessed, and often organic foods. ...

External Links

http://eatsprouts.com - for automatic sprouters and recipes

References

• The Raw Truth by Jeremy A Safron, (Celestial Arts, Toronto, 2003) ISBN 1-58761-172-4 (pbk.)

See also

• Aeroponics
• Bean Sprouts Chicken
• Hydroponics