International Specialty Supply
Supplying Sprout Companies Throughout the World
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International Specialty Supply Supplying Sprout Companies Throughout the World
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Adzuki
One of the first cereals to be cultivated by man, barley is grown throughout the world. It is used commercially by breweries, pet stores, and in agriculture and can be juiced for a nutritious drink. It is often sold to restaurants where it is juiced and added to fruit and vegetable drinks.
Black Eye Pea A favorite in the Southern U.S., this nutritious legume is most often sold re-hydrated, rather than sprouted, in the produce sections of grocery stores. Black eye peas should be large and light tan, not gray, for an attractive product.
Broccoli has become a popular sprout because of its
delicious "broccoli like" flavor. It is often grown by itself or in mixes
such as with alfalfa, clover or other similar sprouts. In 1992 author
Steve Meyerowitz wrote that "Foods that contain sulforaphane a In 1998 Johns Hopkins University declared broccoli sprouts and other crucifer sprouts to be particularly high in sulforaphane. Despite the fact that without seed or sprouts there could never be full grown plants, Hopkins was able to convince the patent office that broccoli sprouts were unique and were granted a patent on all such sprouts. (Yea, I know, this is unbelievable - but it's true.) The patent was struck down by the courts when Hopkins sued ISS and four other commercial sprout growers for growing broccoli sprouts. Hopkins appealed the case all the way to the supreme court - and lost!
Buckwheat is native to Asia and has fragrant white flowers which are prized by beekeepers. The seed looks like a tiny beechnut and has an amino acid composition that is nutritionally superior to other cereals. It also contains a very high lysine content.
Cabbage is a Cultigen that originated many centuries ago from Brassica Oleracea, a mustard-like, mostly seacoast weed of the Old World. Today there are hundreds of varieties found in every country with a temperate climate. The sprouts have a strong cabbage flavor. Often used with Alfalfa or Clover to tame them.
Cabbage - Red
Chinese Red Bean (Cow Pea) A native to Central Africa, its cultivation has spread to practically all warm, tillable areas of the earth. This mild flavored legume is similar to Adzuki bean sprouts in taste and performance. The sprouts are high in vitamins C and B, especially B1, and have 19.4% protein, 54.5% carbohydrates and 1.1% fat. They are generally used in sprouted mixes with Green Peas, Lentils, Garbanzo and/or Mung.
A member of the pea family, clover originated in Europe and has been used for over 2,000 years as a cover crop to improve soil. Clover sprouts are very similar to alfalfa sprouts and are sweeter when they are yellow.
Diakon Diakon is a type of radish sprout that grows tall and slender. In Japan it is known as Kowari. It is generally used as a garnish and goes well with sushi.
A native to Eurasia, this member of the carrot family was introduced to North America by Spanish Priests, and it still grows wild around their old missions. The Greeks used Fennel to treat more than 20 illnesses and to suppress the appetite. The entire plant is edible, and the licorice flavored seeds and sprouts are used to flavor vegetables, meats and baked goods.
This legume originated in the Mediterranean region and Asia and is among the oldest of medicinal herbs. Its seeds were a favorite cure-all in ancient Egypt and India and later among the Greeks and Romans. Modern research has confirmed its ability to relieve gas pains, lower blood sugar, and, when used externally, soften the skin, thus providing relief for a variety of skin ailments. Fenugreek sprouts should be short when harvested or the pleasant spicy taste turns bitter.
Garbanzo
A member of the lily family, garlic has long been used as a culinary and healing herb. Recent research has shown that it contains vitamins A, B, B2 and C, and further indicates that it may be effective in lowering cholesterol levels, reducing hypertension, and as an antiseptic and antispasmodic. Garlic sprouts have a mild garlic taste.
Believed to be a native either to Algiers or Switzerland, this herb was grown by ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. A relative of onion, chives and garlic, leek has a mild onion flavor and is prized as a vegetable and flavoring agent. Leek sprouts are often mixed with alfalfa sprouts to tone down the strong "onion" flavor.
Lentils
Lima Beans A native of the American tropics, Lima Beans are mostly sold by sprouters in a re-hydrated state in small packages in the produce sections of grocery stores. This is a good product for growers who want to expand their line in an area that won't compete with their current sprout sales.
Mung Beans
Mustard is a member of the crucifer family. Mustard greens are a popular dish in the Southern U.S. and are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Mustard sprouts have a strong spicy flavor and are usually blended with alfalfa or clover sprouts.
Onion has been cultivated since antiquity. Ancient Egypt was famed for the mildness of its onions. High in vitamins B1, B2 and C, modern research indicates that onion may be helpful in reducing gas pains, hypertension, high blood sugar, cholesterol and fat content of the blood, and in relieving pain and inflammation. Onion sprouts taste like fresh onion and are generally blended with clover or alfalfa to make them more mild.
Soybean This legume is native to Manchuria and Japan and has been cultivated for thousands of years. With a protein content of over 40%, soybeans are a major source of nutrition for humans and animals. Soybeans also provide half the total vegetable fats and oils consumed and provide a substitute for milk and meat. Soybean sprouts are the "bean sprouts" of Korea and are generally used in soups.
Quickly gaining in popularity, many consider sunflower sprouts to be the best tasting, most versatile sprouts available. They are great fresh, frozen, or cooked. Once grown only in dirt, the hydroponically grown sprouts command a premium price.
Most likely from Western Asia, circ. 5000 B.C. and a member of the grass family, wheat is the second most important cereal grass in the world. When sprouted in darkness for two or three days, wheat sprouts are tender and sweet, with a taste similar to watermelon. When allowed to grow for seven days, wheat reaches the "grass" stage, when it can be juiced for a nutritious drink. |
The Adzuki
Bean (Vigna angularis) has been grown in the Far East for centuries. Like the
soybean, it most probably originated in China, and was introduced to Japan
around 1000 AD. Today in Japan, Adzuki beans one of the largest crops, with
annual consumption of over 120,000 Metric Tons.
Adzuki beans are often sprouted for only one day and mixed with other sprouts
and called a "
Appearing in ancient Egyptian writing of 5,000 years ago, dill, meaning
"to lull," was once used in tonics to relieve colicky infants. Most Americans
associate this herb with pickles, but in Europe it's a common pastry flavoring.
Dill sprouts have a pleasant, fresh taste giving a unique flavor to salads,
sandwiches and cottage cheese.
