Is it poisonous to grow bean sprouts yourself

If you make bean sprouts yourself, no toxic substances will be produced. It’s just that many unscrupulous businesses use harmful substances to make bean sprouts in order to make profits. The bean sprouts absorb these toxic substances and remain in the bean sprouts. When purchasing bean sprouts sold on the market, we must be careful and can judge by looking, smelling and pinching.

What kind of bean sprouts are poisonous?

Toxic bean sprouts refer to bean sprouts that have some substances harmful to the human body illegally added during the production process, such as hormones, pesticides, antibiotics, industrial raw materials and chemicals, etc. This can effectively extend the life cycle and appearance of bean sprouts, but the bean sprouts produced by this process are very harmful to the human body, so they are also called poisonous bean sprouts.

If we want to make our bodies healthier and stay away from these harmful foods, we must learn how to identify poisonous bean sprouts. The specific distinction is as follows:

First: Smell

Be sure to smell the bean sprouts when purchasing. Healthy bean sprouts smell very refreshing; if the bean sprouts smell like urea, then you need to be cautious, as it is likely that something is abnormal.

Second: Look

When buying bean sprouts, do not just pick those that look too uniform or too thick and long, because these bean sprouts may have been added with some additives; in addition, do not pick those without roots, because if the bean sprouts have no roots, it is very likely that they were cultivated using root-depleting agents, which will not be good for your health after taking them.

When buying bean sprouts, you should not only look at the whole, but also carefully check the bean sprout stems, bean sprout roots and bean grains; the bean sprout stems must be straight and slightly thin, and the roots are not easy to become soft, the color is also glossy white, and crisp and tender; if the bean sprouts have been soaked in chemical fertilizers, the bean sprout stems will be relatively thick and the color is grayish white; if the bean sprouts are naturally grown, the roots will be well developed and will not rot, while those soaked in chemicals are prone to rootlessness or short roots; the inside of naturally grown bean sprouts is normal, while those soaked in chemical fertilizers are blue in color.

Buying bean sprouts is actually the same as buying green vegetables. Don't buy those that look very good. Instead, choose those that have been bitten by insects, which are healthier.

Third: pinch

You can pinch the bean sprouts to check the moisture. If they are healthy bean sprouts, there will be sufficient moisture, but no moisture will come out. If they are poisonous bean sprouts, moisture will come out.

In addition, if you want to get healthy bean sprouts, it is best to buy them in larger and more formal supermarkets. Never buy those of poor quality just to save a little money.

The dangers of taking poisonous bean sprouts

Experts tell us that long-term consumption of poisonous bean sprouts can easily increase the likelihood of developing cancer. Generally speaking, no additives can be added during the growth of bean sprouts. For example, some bleaching powder and root-destroying agents are prohibited.

The main function of the root-killing agent is actually to inhibit the development of the roots of bean sprouts. The use of this additive can greatly increase the production of bean sprouts; and adding bleaching powder can make the bean sprouts look more beautiful. Bleaching powder belongs to this kind of reducing agent, which is mainly used for bleaching wool fabrics, silk fabrics, etc. It also has medical value and is relatively carcinogenic. Contact with bleach may cause headaches and nausea. Long-term use of this additive will not only affect our eyesight, but also our gastrointestinal and liver functions.

In addition to the additives introduced above, some unscrupulous companies will add at least four more additives, among which urea is the most serious. These additives can make the bean sprouts grow thicker and longer, and the growth cycle is greatly shortened, and the germination rate is greatly improved. However, the human body will produce nitrite after taking it, and long-term use will cause cancer.

Therefore, in daily life, we must learn how to distinguish between healthy bean sprouts and poisonous bean sprouts, and understand the knowledge about identifying poisonous bean sprouts, so that we can better avoid the risk of purchasing poisonous bean sprouts. In addition, we can also learn the knowledge and skills of how to grow bean sprouts, so that we can DIY bean sprouts at home, which is healthier and safer to eat. In addition to knowing enough knowledge to identify poisonous bean sprouts, you should not be greedy for cheap prices when purchasing bean sprouts. It is best to buy them in regular supermarkets so as to better ensure your life safety.