{"product_id":"organic-mung-beans-1","title":"Organic Mung Beans","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 130%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are Organic Mung Beans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eMung beans are used in similar ways as lentils. They have only a slightly longer cooking time averaging about 20-25 minutes. You can find plenty of uses for them in soups, curries and Chinese cooking as they have long been a staple in Asia, where they naturally originate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e Mung Beans like most pulses have a typically sweet yet rich and hearty flavour, they also make divine Bean Sprouts. Its not just me that seems to think this however, as virtually all Bean Sprouts commercially produced come from Mung Beans and Mung Beans alone. As such you have likely consumed them many times more than previously thought...The more you know eh?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 130%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Should I Get Organic Mung Beans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eMung beans are very nutritious for their size being high in Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, Zinc and B Vitamins. They are also a very filling food high in protein, resistant starch and dietary fibre. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e Mung beans will usually be soft and tender within 30 minutes of boiling and like all beans they are simple to prepare tasting hearty and wholesome once cooked. They absorb flavour particularly well and will really blend well with whatever they are mixed with, this goes for savoury and sweet alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 130%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions For Use: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003eFibre-rich protein source. Add to vegetable stews to add texture. To Cook: 1. Rinse beans 2. Soak for 4-6 hours (or overnight). 3. Place in a pot and cover with water above the beans. 4. Boil for 45-60 minutes and ensure that there's always water in the pot. 5. Add more as necessary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 130%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and damp. Reseal when no longer in use or move to an airtight container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEco Friendly 100% Recyclable Packaging. Re-sealable pouch for Long Lasting Freshness!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003eSome large sizes may have non resealable packaging\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I cook mung beans?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse the beans, soak for 4 to 6 hours or overnight, then place in a pot and cover with water above the beans. They are usually soft and tender within 30 minutes of boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I make bean sprouts from these mung beans?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, mung beans make divine bean sprouts. Virtually all commercially produced bean sprouts come from mung beans alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dishes suit mung beans?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are used in similar ways to lentils, with plenty of uses in soups, curries and Chinese cooking. They absorb flavour particularly well and blend with whatever they are mixed with, both savoury and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre mung beans suitable for vegans?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, they are suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. The only ingredient is organic mung beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 130%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's In My Organic Mung Beans? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Mung Beans \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 75%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePacked in an environment that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten. 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