green bean is a kind of vegetable with rich nutrition and sweet taste, which is widely used in cooking in various families and restaurants. However, few people know that green beans may germinate in the refrigerator if they are left for too long. At this time, many people will have questions: Can green beans be eaten after germination?

let's give you a general introduction to this problem.

The reason why green beans germinate is mainly because the seeds of green beans contain a dormant layer, which is usually broken by the interaction of sulfuric acid and enzymes, so that the seeds begin to grow roots and leaves and germinate into small plants. Like other strange fruit and vegetable explosions, green beans placed in the refrigerator may rot or germinate because many fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator have high sulfate content, which can stimulate the dormant layer in seeds and cause green beans to germinate.

can green beans germinate and be eaten? After green beans germinate, their stems and leaves will continuously extend outward to form new buds. This process is actually to volatilize the nutrients of beans, so the germinated green beans are prone to quality problems. However, green beans are not inedible after germination. As long as they sprout less, the color does not turn pale yellow or black, and the texture is not unusually soft and rotten, there is no problem and they can be safely eaten.

Moreover, according to research, green beans that have not germinated will contain some natural toxins, while green beans that have germinated can decompose the natural toxins and become safer and healthier.

storage method of green beans after germination In order to keep the freshness and nutrition of green beans, we can store them in cold storage after germination, which can not only prolong the shelf life of green beans, but also avoid the growth of bacteria and microorganisms as much as possible. When putting green beans in the refrigerator, you need to put them in food bags or sealed containers to prevent odor or harmful substances from affecting food quality.

conclusion in short, although there may be some problems in taste and quality of green beans after germination, they can still be eaten as long as they sprout less, the color does not turn pale yellow or black, and the texture is not unusually soft and rotten. The main reason for the germination of green beans is that the dormant layer in the seeds is stimulated. When placing the green beans that are about to germinate, we can slow down the vitality of the dormant layer of the seeds, reduce the germination rate and extend the shelf life of the green beans by refrigerating them. Usually, we should pay more attention to the food storage in the refrigerator to prevent the "unexpected behavior" of strange fruits and vegetables from affecting our health.