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Mung Bean Sprouts
"Nutritious and crunchy sprouts for Asian-inspired dishes"
Mung bean sprouts are young, edible sprouts from the mung bean seed, rich in nutrients and a popular ingredient in Asian cuisine. They are delicate, crunchy, and packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Also known as
Mung bean shoots, Bean sprouts
Botanical name
Vigna radiata
Product Details
PLU Code
94536
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Bean Sprouts › All Sizes
Origin
China, India, Southeast Asia
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
8.5 days
Status
Approved
About Mung Bean Sprouts
Mung bean sprouts require controlled temperature and humidity during storage and transportation to prevent spoilage and foodborne illness. They are a perishable product with a limited shelf life.
Nutrition Information
Mung bean sprouts are low in calories and rich in nutrients. Here are the nutrition facts for 100g of mung bean sprouts
Energy 30 kcal
Protein 3g
Carbohydrate 5.9g
Dietary Fiber 1.8g
Fat 0.2g
Sodium 2mg
Potassium 150mg
Water content 89g
Folate 16mcg
Vitamin C 13.2mg
Vitamin K 33.5mcg
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for mung bean sprouts (bean sprouts). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95-100%
Packaging
High humidity packaging or modified atmosphere packaging
Shelf Life
8.5 days
Storage Notes: Cotyledons may blacken at low temperatures, a possible chilling symptom, but holding near freezing is still recommended because deterioration is faster when warmer. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 553-555.
Applies to: mung bean sprouts (bean sprouts).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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