Should the bean sprouts be rooted?

Bean sprouts are a food that appears relatively frequently in people’s daily lives and are also a food that many people like to eat. Of course, bean sprouts have high nutritional value and good taste, but there are many things to pay attention to when cooking bean sprouts. For example, the roots of bean sprouts are generally not recommended to be eaten and need to be removed. Next, I will introduce you to some relevant knowledge about bean sprouts!

1. Can the roots of bean sprouts be eaten?

It is generally not recommended to eat the roots of bean sprouts, and they are removed before stir-frying. But if you eat it, it's okay. After the bean sprouts grow roots, there are no toxins and they are scientifically edible. If the bean sprouts are not exposed to light, even if they grow roots, they will not become too old. In this case, it is not a big deal to eat the bean sprouts that have grown roots. However, the roots are difficult to digest and will affect the overall taste, so it is not recommended to eat them, especially the roots that are too old should be removed.

2. It is better to remove the roots of bean sprouts

Although the roots may not be too old and are fine to eat, we still recommend removing the roots. There are three reasons:

1. Bean sprout roots are difficult to clean

Some bean sprouts' roots are even longer than the sprouts, making them particularly troublesome to clean. Generally, the roots are pinched off when making bean sprouts. There is no harm in leaving bean sprouts with roots, but the roots are ugly and will affect the appearance of the bean sprouts.

2. Bean sprout roots are difficult to digest

When eating bean sprouts, people usually eat their stems and leaves. The stems and leaves are crisp and delicious and full of moisture. However, this is not the case with the roots of bean sprouts. There are more bacteria in the roots of bean sprouts, they lack moisture, are difficult to chew, and are not easy to digest after being eaten.

3. Bean sprout roots have little nutrition

The nutrients in bean sprouts are concentrated in the stems and leaves. The roots do not have much nutrients and only transport water to the stems and leaves. Therefore, it is best to remove the roots when eating bean sprouts.

3. How to remove the roots of bean sprouts

Generally, the bean sprouts bought in the market have already had their roots removed, but the bean sprouts grown by yourself still have their roots. So, how to remove the roots of bean sprouts?

It is actually very simple to remove the roots of bean sprouts when they are mature. The bean sprouts are all gathered together. Be careful not to break them apart first. You must first cut off the roots with scissors and then shake them apart. This way the roots will be removed.