Mung Beans, Sprouting Seeds
Mung beans are a nutrient-dense legume, rich in plant-based protein, fibre, and essential vitamins for healthy cooking.
Mung Beans, Sprouting Seeds
100% mung beans for sprouting at home — no additives or preservatives. Mung bean sprouts are ready to harvest in 2–4 days and are a good source of protein, vitamins C and K, and folate. Use with a sprouting jar or tray.
Mung beans are a sprouting staple for good reason. Packing up to 25% protein by weight, they're one of the most nutritious options for home sprouting, and one of the most versatile in the kitchen. The sprouts are crisp, juicy, and satisfying with a pleasing crunch when eaten raw. They're equally at home tossed into a stir-fry, added to soups, or piled onto a salad.
The resealable bag stands upright in your pantry for easy storage, and includes a full list of health benefits and serving ideas to get you started.
Key details
- 100% mung beans, no additives
- Ready in 2–4 days
- Good source of protein, vitamins C and K, and folate
- 100g
- Ingredients
- 100% mung beans (no additives or preservatives)
- Care & How to use
- Soak overnight for faster cooking, Boil until tender for soups, dahls, or stews or Sprout for crunchy, nutrient-packed salad toppers
- Origin
- Proudly made in New Zealand
- Packaging
- Packaged in a paper bag with a plastic liner.
- Weight / Size
- 100g
- Shipping Information
- 100% plastic-free packaging
Mung beans are a nutrient-dense legume used widely in Asian cooking. To sprout, soak overnight, drain, then rinse and drain twice daily. Sprouts are typically ready in 3-5 days at room temperature.
Sprouts are higher in vitamins and enzymes than the dry bean. Mung bean sprouts are rich in plant-based protein, fibre, vitamins C and K, and folate, and are very low in calories.
Check the current product listing for the certification — EcoWarehouse typically stocks certified organic sprouting seeds.
A wide-mouth jar and a mesh or breathable lid are sufficient. EcoWarehouse stocks sprouting jar kits and mesh sprouting lids.
Yes — they're excellent raw in salads and stir-fries, or lightly blanched. Do not eat raw sprouts if you are immunocompromised, pregnant, or elderly without heating first, as raw sprouts can harbour bacteria.