sprout questions

[Guest guest]

I love lentil sprouts and was making 2-3 batches, overlapping, a week.

Then I read that only sprouts sold specifically for sprouting should be

sprouted as others may be sprayed with something to inhibit sprouting

and may not be processed right to be eaten raw. Has anyone else heard

this? Do all of you use just grocery store lentils or special ones?

 

Michelle

[Guest guest]

Yes - ONLY organic sprout seeds grown for that purpose should be used. While

many seeds from a nursery or grocer may actually sprout, ALL seeds carry a risk

of bacterial contamination (most commonly salmonella). This is why it's

important to get your seed from an established, reputable organic Seed Supplier.

Back in the 90's there were several Salmonella outbreaks linked to sprouts (I

believe these were all commercially grown sprouts, not sprouted at home). Since

then, great care has been taken by Sprout Seed Suppliers to insure their seeds

are unconaminated. handypantry.com and sproutpeople.com are excellent sources

for a wide variety of seeds.

I grow a couple of batches a week, mostly broccoli sprouts, in a half gallon

mason jar in my kitchen cabinet.

Hope this helps, Tony