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Concept information

Preferred term

sprouts (food)

Type

  • Product

Definition

  • Information The tender new shoots of germinated seeds (such as mung beans, soybeans, lentils, alfalfa and radish) that are eaten raw or cooked in stir-fry recipes.

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Synonyms

  • grain sprouts

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/98404

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