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Bean sprouts

Most beans can be used to produce bean sprouts, usually mung beans, green or brown lentils, aduki beans and soya beans are used. Taking between two and five days to germinate..

Bean sprouts
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Most beans can be used to produce bean sprouts, usually mung beans, green or brown lentils, aduki beans and soya beans are used. Taking between two and five days to germinate. They are usually added to salads and stir-fries.