Why Choose Season Soybean for Sprouting?
Selected for Sprouting
Traditional Korean Kongnamul
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically 4–6 days from the end of soaking, depending on room temperature. Warmer conditions speed things up; cooler rooms slow them down.
No. A large jar with a mesh lid or a colander set over a bowl works well. The essentials are drainage, darkness, and rinsing several times a day.
Darkness produces the pale yellow-white stem characteristic of kongnamul. Exposure to light turns the sprouts green and can make them taste bitter.
Soybean sprouts should be cooked before eating, unlike mung bean sprouts. Blanching for 3–5 minutes is standard and improves both flavor and texture.
Dry soybeans expand considerably during sprouting, roughly one cup of dry beans produces enough sprouts for several servings.
Yes, they are ordinary edible soybeans and can be cooked, though the pack is intended for sprouting.
Seal tightly and refrigerate. Germination rate declines slowly over time, so use within a year for best results.