How to Store Sprouts in the Refrigerator

Sprouts make a healthy addition to a sandwich or bagel.

There are many kinds of sprouts, including bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts and even lentil sprouts. Farms harvest sprouts soon after they emerge from a vegetable or grain seed. Sprouts are best used fresh, but you can store them in the refrigerator if you do not need to use them right away. According to the Sprout People, properly storing sprouts can extend their shelf life to several weeks. Does this Spark an idea?

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Vegetable wash
Paper towels
Plastic container
Produce bag

Instructions

- 1
  
  Wash the sprouts with a vegetable wash and rinse them thoroughly. Shake off excess water.
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  Spread the sprouts on a double layer of paper towels and allow them to dry completely. Refrigerating your sprouts while they are still damp will shorten their shelf life.
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  Seal the dry sprouts in an airtight plastic container or produce bag. Place the bag in the refrigerator. If your sprouts are still slightly damp, poke a few holes in the plastic bag to let them dry and place them in the refrigerator. Once they do dry, seal them in a new, airtight bag.
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  Rinse the sprouts with cold water daily to extend their shelf life, as recommended by the International Sprout Growers Association. Store them in the refrigerator when dry.

Tips & Warnings

Store mung bean sprouts in a plastic bag in the freezer for several months.

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