Providing delicious Canadian whole grains, legumes & seeds
Sprouting is an excellent way to maximize the nutritional value of your whole grains and legumes. When whole grains and legumes are sprouted, the bioavailability of their vitamins and minerals increases, making it easier for your body to absorb these nutrients. Adding sprouted whole grains and lentils to your salads and wraps also adds a crunchy texture and grassy flavour element to enhance each dish.
Sprouted grains can be grown indoors throughout the year, even during winter. This makes sprouting a great way to add microgreens to your diet when they would be otherwise unavailable or difficult to obtain. Sprouted grains and legumes can also be added to homemade bread and baked goods after being dried and milled into flour, making them a versatile, nutritious, and delicious ingredient.
Rinse grains, lentils, or peas in a strainer under cold water.
Place them in a clear one-litre glass jar and cover with approximately 3 cups of water. Cover the jar with a cheesecloth that is held in place with an elastic band and soak the grains for the duration outlined in our sprouting table.
After soaking the grains, drain the water from the jar. Rinse and refill the jar with fresh water and drain it again through the cheesecloth. Place the jar on its side to let excess water drain at an angle if possible.
Lightly shake the jar to spread the grains or legumes around it and create space. Repeat this procedure two to three times per day until sprouted, making sure the jar isn’t in the sun during the sitting process. Even with regular rinsing, sprouting in warm and humid conditions can result in bacterial growth of pathogens and lead to foodborne illness.
Lay sprouted grains on paper towel to dry and place them into a container in the refrigerator. Sprouting will continue after refrigeration.
Use your fresh sprouts within two to three days as part of a salad, wrap, dip, baked good, or soup. They’re also delicious on their own!
Please note that all Fieldstone Organics products are sold as “food”. While most of our products will germinate and are suitable for sprouting, we are unable to guarantee germination rates for a variety of reasons. For example, a rainy fall season can result in pre-germination in the field. Additionally, some crops such as barley, einkorn, emmer, spelt or oats require the use of an impact dehuller in removing their inedible outer hull. This process can result in damage to the germ and reduce the germination rate. To learn more about sprouting and sprouted grains, reference our sprouting table or get in touch with our team!
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