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Sprouts PRODUCTION CALENDAR J F M A M J J A S O N D 30 34 35
ALFA ALFA SPROUTS
LENTIL SPROUTS
SOYBEAN SPROUTSA Peak season
Out of season Low Season Available
KEY FIGURES
3 varieties of sprouts are
marketed by Starkiss. Sprouts are germinated seeds, which are Soybean Sprouts
used before or just after the first leaves -Soybean is known to have originated in China and
Nutrition Facts appear. The next stage is microgreens, which then spread all over Asia.
are grown during a longer time. When shoots
-They present thin white shoots (5/8cm) with a small
Alfa Alfa Sprouts (100g) have got till 5/8 cm in lenght, and before yellow button.
producing leaves, sprouts are ready to be -First record of soybean sprouts in USA is from Timble
Calorie (Kcal) 23 consumed. in 1896, but its consumption is recorded by Morse in
Fats 0,7 g 1933. In 1936, Lager was selling sprouts in his shop in Los Angeles.
Carbonhydrates 2,1 g -Consumption increased after WW2.
Proteins 4g Main uses -In Europe, commercial production started in the 1980's (Portman Soyfoods
D.V.
Vitamin K 24% -RAW Cy/Amsterdam), while small asian origin producers may exist in large cities
Vitamin C 9% -to garnish salads which have significant asian origin population.
Folates 9% -for topping toasts -Taste: nutty.
Riboflavin 9% -in sandwiches -Texture: crunchy.
Len�l Sprouts (77g)
-COOKED or BLANCHED Alfa Alfa Sprouts
Calorie (Kcal) 82
Fats 0,5 g -in soups -Alfa alfa is an important forage crop in many countries.
Carbonhydrates 17 g -in dishes
Proteins 7 g -it presents thin green shoots with tiny clover leaves.
D.V. -Became popular in the 1970's in California.
Folates 19% -Taste: grassy chlorophil.
Vitamin C 14% Benefits for eating sprouts -Texture: tender.
iron 14%
Soybean Sprouts (70g) Sprouts seeds have more vitamins and antioxi- Lentil Sprouts
dants than mature plants. Their nutritional

Calorie (Kcal) 85 values are very high. They promote good
Fats 4,7 g health and are vital for complete development. -Compared to beans or alfa alfa, lentils contain more
Carbonhydrates 6,7 g proteins and are very rich in minerals.
Proteins 9,2 g -May boost immune system. -Lentil sprouts are grown much more recently than
D.V. -May cleanse the body.
Folates 30% -May help removing toxins from cells and mung bean or soybeans sprouts.
49 Vitamin C 12% lymphatic system. -Taste: earthy & slightly peppery.
42 54 55 Phosphorus 9% -Texture: crunchy.
iron
8%
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