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* [http://www.sproutnet.com/sprout_links.htm Sprout links] |
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* [http://healthmad.com/nutrition/sprouts-a-best-nutrient Sprouts: A Best Nutrient] |
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* [http://www.fsai.ie/publications/codes/cop4.pdf Ch. 4 Microbiological safety of sprouted seed production] - in ''Code of Practice for Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Supply Chain in Ireland'' |
* [http://www.fsai.ie/publications/codes/cop4.pdf Ch. 4 Microbiological safety of sprouted seed production] - in ''Code of Practice for Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Supply Chain in Ireland'' |
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* [http://www.fao.org/docrep/meeting/005/X8735E/x8735e0n.htm Annex I - Proposed Draft Annex for Sprout Production] - in ''Appendix II - Proposed Draft Code of Hygienic Practice for the Primary Production, Harvesting and Packing of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (at Step 5 of the Procedure)'' of Report of the Thirty Third Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene |
* [http://www.fao.org/docrep/meeting/005/X8735E/x8735e0n.htm Annex I - Proposed Draft Annex for Sprout Production] - in ''Appendix II - Proposed Draft Code of Hygienic Practice for the Primary Production, Harvesting and Packing of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (at Step 5 of the Procedure)'' of Report of the Thirty Third Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene |
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Edible Sprouts are germinated plant seeds which are edible. They are usually produced by soaking the seeds at regular intervals over a 4-10 day interval. Sprouts are believed to be highly nutritious and rich in enzymes which promote good health.
List of edible sprouts
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Sprout safety
Many sprouts are edible, very nutritious and beneficial for human health, while others are toxic (e.g. kidney beans). Still, the safety on handling of the commercial produce has drawn public attention. The major concerns have been linked to the outbreak of Escherichia coli infections in Alfalfa Sprouts grown from contaminated seeds or unhygienic production with high microbial counts.[5] [6] To minimize the impact of the incidents and better manage the public health, both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada issued the industry guidances on safe manufacturing edible sprouts and educated the public to consume the products with sufficient knowledges.[7] [8] Apart from that, there are a quite few publications for hobby farmers to grow and consume sprouts at home safely.[9] [10] [11]
SproutPeople.com[1] has called the July 9, 1999 press release by FDA Commissioner Jane Henney a "muckraking piece of garbage" [12] and their page condemned "a media which does not examine the facts" as well as noting that, relative to any other foodstuff, the safety record of sprouts is excellent.
Notes
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{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Donaldson, Michael S.; et al. "Fibromyalgia syndrome improved using a mostly raw vegetarian diet: An observational study". Retrieved 19 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); Explicit use of et al. in:|first=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Ben-Arye, E.; et al. (2002). "Wheat Grass Juice in the Treatment of Active Distal Ulcerative Colitis: A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial". Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. 37 (4): 444–449. doi:10.1080/003655202317316088.
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{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); Explicit use of et al. in:|first=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Gabriel, Alonzo A.; et al. (2007). "Microbiology of retail mung bean sprouts vended in public markets of National Capital Region, Philippines". Food Control. 18 (10): 1307–1313. doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2006.09.004.
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{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Health Canada. "Sprouted Beans and Seeds". Retrieved 19 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Harrison, H. C. "Growning Edible Sprouts at Home" (PDF). Retrieved 23 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Mansour, N.S. "Grow Your Own Vegetable Sprouts" (PDF). Retrieved 23 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ Suslow, Trevor V. "Growing Seed Sprouts at Home" (PDF). Retrieved 23 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ sproutpeople.com (August 1 1999). "The Truth about Sprout Safety and the FDA". Retrieved 10 May.
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External links
- Sprout links
- Sprouts: A Best Nutrient
- Ch. 4 Microbiological safety of sprouted seed production - in Code of Practice for Food Safety in the Fresh Produce Supply Chain in Ireland
- Annex I - Proposed Draft Annex for Sprout Production - in Appendix II - Proposed Draft Code of Hygienic Practice for the Primary Production, Harvesting and Packing of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (at Step 5 of the Procedure) of Report of the Thirty Third Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene