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Seeds may usually be easily stored as they are dry. The ability to germinate and the seed quality decreases with radiation from the sun, moisture and oxygen however. For this reason it is recommended that large quantities of seeds are not bought in advance and that the seeds are stored somewhere dark, cool and dry.
Vitamins and minerals are best retained if the sprouts are eaten raw. An exception to this is formed by the majority of pulses and legumes. In their raw state they contain nutrients which prevent the digestion of proteins and which make the red blood corpuscles stick together. For this reason it is advisable to heat sprouts from legumes before consumption. Only mung beans and lentils may also be eaten raw.
The sprouts may be stored in the refrigerator for two to three days in an airtight container. However, moisture quickly forms in the container, something which favours attack by bacteria and mould. If stored for longer periods the sprouts should continue to be rinsed therefore.
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