Questions tagged [sprouting]

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Is the sprouted wheat used in any traditional recipes?

The healthy food movements uses sprouted/germinated wheat in many ways. They even make sprouted wheat grains bread. But is the sprouted wheat used in any traditional cuisines?
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Are sprouting wheat berries safe?

I soaked some wheat berries for a bit more than 24 hours and now some white stuff comes out of it. Is it safe if I boil and eat it as I usually do?
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How do you clean cheesecloth full of bean roots?

Related: How do you clean cheesecloth? My problem is a bit more complex. I sprout beans in cheesecloth and it's been working okay. The cheesecloth is able to get some of the bean roots off the beans when I harvest the bean sprouts so that I don't…
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Can I grow Mung lentil sprouts to leaves?

I am growing mung daal (lentil) sprouts and they are at day 3 right now. They have white shoots but I am thinking of growing them into leaves so that I can use them in my sandwich. Is it ok to let them sprout for few more days to develop leaves?
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Is Soaking and Sprouting Lentils Unsanitary?

I got into sprouting lentils for salads and soups, then I read that it's a breeding ground for bacteria. Is it true that sprouting lentils is dangerous and unsanitary? Is soaking also dangerous? Do you still sprout lentils or is the risk too…
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