Bean sprouts are baby bean plants.
Bean sprouts have been used for centuries for their nutritional and medical benefits. Chinese physicians prescribed sprouts over 5,000 years ago. Bean sprouts have continued to be a staple in Asian cuisine. Although accounts of sprouting appear in The Bible in the Book of Daniel, it took centuries for Europeans and Americans to fully appreciate bean sprouts. In the 1700?s, sailors suffered from scurvy (lack of vitamin C) during their voyages. In the 1770s, Captain James Cook had his sailors eat limes, lemons, and sprouts; all abundant sources of vitamin C. Along with other fresh fruits and vegetables, a continuous program of growing and eating sprouts was credited with preventing scurvy in sailors. During World War II, Dr. Clive McKay of Cornell University sparked American interest in sprouts. Dr. McKay had spent years researching sprouted soybeans. He wrote an article that touted soybean sprouts as "A vegetable that will grow in any climate, will rival meat in nutritive value, will mature in 3 to 5 days, may be planted any day of the year, will require neither soil nor sunshine, will rival tomatoes in Vitamin C, will be free of waste in preparation and can be cooked with little fuel
why are sprouted sees healthy than a normal seed
Not all seeds can be sprouted. Some seeds require specific conditions, such as light exposure, temperature, or moisture levels, to germinate successfully. Additionally, some seeds have been treated to prevent germination, such as those used in commercial agriculture.
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Sprouted seeds have increased levels of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and enzymes compared to non-sprouted seeds. This is because sprouting activates the seed's enzymes, which helps break down anti-nutrients that can block nutrient absorption. Additionally, sprouting can increase the bioavailability of certain nutrients, making them easier for our bodies to absorb.
Sprouted (or non-sprouted) beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
it can be planted from the offspring sprouted from seeds
put a small quantity of seeds in a container filled with water and leave aside for a day.Next day drain the water completely and leave the seeds in a vessel.Wrap them with a piece of cloth and set them aside.the seeds will be 'sprouted'
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During winter season the sprouted seeds become dormant due to freezing temperature. As the snow melts these sprouted seeds resume cell division and grow further. This chilling treatment due to climatic conditions is known as vernalization.
fruits, green vegetables and sprouted seeds and nuts
To determine if sunflower seeds are suitable for planting, you can perform a germination test. Place a few seeds on a damp paper towel and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. Check after a few days to see if they have sprouted. If a good percentage of the seeds have sprouted, they are likely suitable for planting.
It is not recommended to sprout a palm seed in water as it may lead to rotting. Palm seeds are best sprouted in well-draining soil where they can establish a healthy root system.