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Description
Sunrize Mung Beans - These beans are sweet and soft and are popular in Chinese cookery. Once sprouted these are commonly known as bean sprouts and used in Stir fries. The beans are dark green in colour and yellow inside. They are an excellent source of Vitamins A, D, and E (once sprouted also an excellent source of Vitamin C that is not present until sprouted) calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, amino acids, folic acid and fibre.
The Sunrize Fact-ory
In several Asian countries, mung bean ice cream and frozen ice lollies are popular desserts
Usage
Great for soups, stews, salads and good fro sprouting and eating raw, in sandwiches or stir fries
To cook: Rinse thoroughly and Soak overnight in clean cold water. Drain the next morning and replce water to cover beans by 5cm. Fast boil for 10 mins. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until tender. Drain and save cooking water as this contains Vitamins and can be used in recipes requiring liquid.
Nutritional Information
Typical analaysis Per 100g:
Enery 981kJ/231kcal, Protein14.8, Carbohydrate 35.6, fat 0.77, fibre 15.4
Storage Requirements
Store in a cool dry place and once opened keep in an airtight container.
On the Label
Mung Beans originally come from the far east and Asia where they have been used for centuries. They are also known as ‘Moong’ and when split and de-husked they are used to make moong dall. They are fantastic sprouted as they produce a large bean sprout which is great in a stir fry or salad.
Barcode: 5060011951482
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