Bean Sprouts Mung
Estimated Inventory, 6 ct : 5.17
This item was last sold on : 06/15/25
Description/Taste
Mung Bean sprouts are young, slender shoots that develop from a dark green, oval bean approximately one centimeter in length and less than a centimeter in diameter. Once the beans are germinated, the sprout bursts from the bean and grows into a thin, white to ivory shoot with two small yellow to green leaves. The sprouts may also exhibit a small hull at the base of the sprout, and the hull is edible but typically discarded. Mung Bean sprouts have a smooth, firm surface and a plump, taut appearance. The sprouts contain high water content and are mainly used in culinary dishes for their crisp, crunchy, and succulent consistency. Mung Bean sprouts offer a mild, subtly sweet, vegetal, and nutty taste, and their neutral profile complements accompanying flavors in spice-filled dishes.
Seasons/Availability
Bean sprouts are available year-round.
Current Facts
Bean sprouts, also known as mung bean sprouts are scientifically known as Vigna radiate and are a member of the Fabaceae or legume family. Any seed that germinates becomes a sprout and even though a variety of them are suitable to sprout for culinary purposes, mung bean sprouts are one of the most popularly used.
Nutritional Value
One of the most nutritionally dense foods, bean sprouts provide an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes. Bean sprouts are low in calories and high in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, folate and fiber. Sprouted seeds have the potential to carry bacteria and therefore should be avoided by pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
Applications
Bean sprouts are popularly used in Asian cuisine. Add to meat, vegetable or tofu stir-fries. Serve atop noodle soups or rice preparations. Use as a filling when making spring rolls and sushi. Add fresh bean sprouts raw to salads or tuck into sandwiches and wraps to add texture and moisture. To prevent wilting, stir-fry sprouts no longer than thirty seconds to maintain crunch and texture. Cooking sprouts will help kill any potential bacterial that may be in the sprouts as well.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Bean sprouts are also known as moyashi in Japan, yar tsai in Mandarin China and ngar choy in Cantonese Chinese.
Geography/History
The mung bean is believed to be native to Northeastern India where it has been grown since ancient times. Today it is cultivated in parts of Australia, Thailand, India and other Asian Countries. In 1830 it was first grown in the United States where it was originally known as the Chickasaw pea. Commercial production of bean sprouts in the United States today takes place predominately in Oklahoma, Texas and California. When growing sprouts pick seeds that are whole and bright green in color for best results.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Raki Raki & Co. | San Diego CA | 858-573-2400 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Menya Ultra (Clairemont) | San Diego CA | 858-333-0256 |
| Mong Q Mongolian BBQ | San Diego CA | 858-988-3144 |
| Small Barn | Temecula CA | 951-225-2822 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
| Choi's | San Diego CA | 858-900-1224 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Roppongi (IB) | Imperial Beach CA | 858-456-8018 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Plant Based Meals | San Diego CA | 858-255-0590 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Institutes of Health LLC | San Diego CA | 800-270-5016 |
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