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Description/Taste
Bean sprouts are the young shoots of the mung bean. They have petite pale yellow leaves attached to a silvery bright white shoot. Bean sprouts offer crunch and a subtle nutty flavor with a high water content. Care and consideration should be taken when growing and preparing sprouts as to prevent contamination, consult the FDA website for further details.
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.
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
Heavy Hitter Gastroshack | San Diego CA | 619-865-1468 |
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
Fortunate Son | San Diego CA | 619-806-6121 |
Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
Food of Joy | San Diego CA | 858-531-6616 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
Bird Rock Coffee (Rusty Ranch) | Carlsbad CA | 619-272-0203 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mung Beans Sprouts. One

Crazy Vegan Kitchen |
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Vegan Korean Bibimbap |
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Quick and Easy Pad Thai |
Eat and Dust |
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Phut, Avocado and Beansprout Salad |
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Near Daly City, California, United States2350 Junipero Serra Blvd Daly City CA 94015 650-992-0333 http://www.kukjesupermarket.com About 337 days ago, 2/21/20 ![]() ![]()
Nature fresh SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens Greece Y-14 About 480 days ago, 10/01/19 Sharer's comments : Mung beans sprouts š± ![]() ![]()
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 642 days ago, 4/22/19 Sharer's comments : Mungbeans š² |