Spotlight on Sprouted Foods

There’s good reason to put them on your plate—but they come with some cautions

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Bean sprouts like alfalfa and mung bean have been part of the natural foods scene for decades, long promoted for having vague vitality-boosting properties. Today, sprouted foods go well beyond those basics. A wide range of everyday foods are now sold in sprouted form.

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