Mungbean Sprout Production, Harvesting and Packing

Harvesting and Packing
Mungbean Sprout Production

	Transfer sprouts of marketable size from the sprouting containers to drums, troughs or buckets for washing. Wash and pack sprouts during early morning to avoid spoilage by high temperatures after sunrise.
	Remove all broken roots, sprout pieces and other debris while washing.
	Wash with fresh cold water 3-4 times to separate the seed coats still attached to the sprouts. Remove the sprouts from the drum using a basket or sieve.
	Use plastic bags to pack the sprouts for the market. A kilogram of dry seed yields around 8-9 kilograms of sprouts.
	Vendors in the local market usually sell the sprouts in open containers, but sprouts kept this way are likely to deteriorate quickly.
	Well-developed market centers and supermarkets use special packages laminated with cellophane to prevent drying and quick deterioration. To enhance shelf life, keep the sprouts refrigerated. Now let's reviewed what we have learned in this tutorial by taking a fun quiz. Good luck!