Bean sprouts, also known as sprouts, is a vegetable we often eat, rich in variety and comprehensive nutrition. Commonly there are soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts, especially suitable for stir-fry or shabu-shabu hot pot to eat. If you buy soybean sprouts did not eat in time, also did not timely stored in the refrigerator, the next day you may find that the bean sprouts turned green, this situation is actually normal. Because it is exposed to sunlight, photosynthesis, and the production of chlorophyll.

What's wrong with green soybean sprouts

The reason why yellow soybean sprouts turn green is because they see sunlight during the germination process, and will photosynthesize and produce chlorophyll like all green plants, so they will start to turn green. If the germination environment is lightless, it will remain yellow, but once it sees light, it will start photosynthesizing and chlorophyll will be produced in the bean sprouts, so it will turn green. However, mung bean sprouts can still be eaten, and is not toxic, it is also relatively rich in nutritional value.

How to keep mung bean sprouts from turning green

To keep mung bean sprouts from turning green, the way to do it is to keep them out of the light. You can store fresh bean sprouts in the refrigerator, the probability of seeing light in the refrigerator is relatively small, which can prevent the bean sprouts from turning green, and at the same time can extend the preservation time of bean sprouts to some extent. Or wrap the soybean sprouts in a black plastic bag and store it in a cool and dry place, which can also keep the soybean sprouts from turning green, but not for a long time. It is recommended to consume them as soon as possible within a day.

How to store fresh bean sprouts

Fresh bean sprouts have a high water content and are prone to wilting and rotting. First, remove the brown roots, clean them, scald them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, fish them out, and then put the bean sprouts into a plastic bag. Empty the air in the bag as much as possible, seal it well, and put it into the refrigerator to chill.