Can green bean sprouts be washed overnight

Green bean sprouts can be washed overnight, but they need to be refrigerated and consumed as soon as possible. Green bean sprouts have high moisture content and are prone to spoilage. Improper storage may breed bacteria or lose their crispy and tender taste.

The residual moisture after cleaning mung bean sprouts will accelerate spoilage. It is recommended to use kitchen paper to absorb the surface moisture and then put it in a sealed and refrigerated container. The refrigeration temperature should be controlled below 4 degrees Celsius to inhibit microbial growth, and the storage time should not exceed 24 hours. If bean sprouts become sticky, discolored, or have a strange odor, they should be discarded immediately. The taste of mung bean sprouts that have been refrigerated for a short period of time has slightly decreased, but there is less loss of nutrients, making them suitable for quick stir frying or cold mixing. Green bean sprouts that are not refrigerated or stored for more than 24 hours may produce harmful substances such as nitrite, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort after consumption. It is not recommended to store mung bean sprouts overnight even in high temperature environments during summer. Storing mung bean sprouts at room temperature for more than 4 hours poses a high food safety risk. If you need to store for a long time, you can blanch the mung bean sprouts and freeze them, but the texture will become soft after thawing, making them only suitable for making soup dishes.

Daily recommendation is to wash and make according to the amount consumed. If storage is needed, you can choose to keep mung bean sprouts with roots to extend the shelf life. When handling, be careful to avoid contact with sources of contamination such as raw meat. Pairing with ingredients such as shredded carrots and fungus can enhance nutritional value. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should fully heat before consumption, and those with weak digestive function should control a single intake of no more than 150 grams.