How to choose mung bean sprouts? Are mung bean sprouts poisonous if they are bitter and red?

1. Selection method

1. Color: The color of mung bean sprouts can be said to be very white, but if they are not high-quality bean sprouts, their color will be grayish white and dull.

2. Sprout roots: The roots of good bean sprouts are very intact and will not rot. Some bean sprouts are soaked in chemical fertilizers, which may cause them to have no roots or have their roots burned.

3. Taste: Fresh and high-quality mung bean sprouts have a refreshing bean fragrance, while those with added chemical agents have a very pungent smell.

4. Water: When selecting, you can break its bud stem. If water flows out, it is very likely that it has been soaked in fertilizers or added with chemicals. If no water flows out, it means that it was cultivated normally.

2. Is bitterness and redness poisonous?

The mung bean sprouts don't seem to be bitter or have turned red. This is only because they are not shielded from light. They are still edible. During the storage period, avoid exposure to sunlight and it will not turn bitter or red. However, if it has gone bad or rotted, it is recommended that you do not eat it.