Do these sprout seeds need to be disinfected from possible e coli, by allowing them to sit in a dilute bleach solution for a few minutes before using?
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I know that some people will do this and can find the ratio of bleach to water on line, but I have never done this. I've been growing alfalfa sprouts for years and have never had a problem. I do know that if left in the solution too long will kill the sprout.
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I have had the same experience and that is exactly why I dun this product in my review. What is happening is algae and scum are growing inside the plastic tube that feeds the spinner. It's exactly like atherosclerosis. The passage inside the tube gets smaller and smaller. Another event which is caused by the same condition is the holes in the spinner get clogged with growth. You can clean the holes with a toothpick and soaking in hot water but the tube is much harder to clean. What I did is hook a really narrow strip of terry cloth (about 1/4 inch wide and three inches long) to the end of a piece of 20 gauge copper wire (any kind of skinny wire will do) and I pull the cloth through the tube. You'll be quite grossed out when you see the scum that the cloth will drag out. After cleaning the spinner and the tube you must then disinfect the entire apparatus with a mild bleach solution in order to kill the microorganisms which will grow like mad as soon as you refill and use the unit after cleaning and de-gunking If you fail to disinfect carefully, the same build up will begin immediately and after growing a few bowls of sprouts you'll be back to square one. the unit is a pain and perhaps unhealthy too. You absolutely must change the water at least two times per day and preferably three times. You already know that the water will begin to stink badly just like any algae, bacteria-filled container of water. If you fail to maintain really clean water you're asking for a health issue in my humble opinion. Your sprouts will have been doused with stinky water about 30 times each day.......maybe more. My unit ran every few minutes. I never could determine what kind of timer was used. It was not always exactly the same interval sequence but regardless, this unit is a real hassle and it's always going to cause problems exactly like you are dealing with. Good luck
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I put mine in the freezer. I've used seed over the years and seen little degrading in germ rate. That's how the huge seed vault keeps em fresh.
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I don't have a answer. Our sprouts are generally eaten within three days so they don't have a chance to wilt.
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no, these are food grade / have had no problems at all. I would still boil and filter after sitting a long while anyway. as you fill, pour a couple caps of Bleach in with it
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I don't rinse the seeds. I haven't found them to be gritty or anything. But you could rinse them if you prefer.
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After each use you are supposed to clean it inside and outside with hot soap, lysol and bleach. There could be deadly virus and bacterias that are salt tolerant waiting to pounce on the unsuspecting victim
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They are air dried in the pits at low heat and then shelled. Does that info help? I have not tried to sprout them.
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Hmmm. The directions, I thought, were pretty clear. It's been a while since I used mine for broccoli sprouts.... but your seeds will stay in the inner container (after the rinsing and shaking process) for proper aeration, humidity and moisture. And that's where they'll begin sprouting.
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The product is too course to sprout seeds. It is reusable, however, the root system will be too entangled with the product to be removed completely without a sigificant amount of time and effort.
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I have only toasted them. I have never soaked them. I suppose soaking them could be good if you want them sprouted .
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I would not. These are sterile when you first open them. There is no way to sterilize them after that.
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The seeds are very clean but I do not know if they are irradiated. I usually put the seeds in a mug and pour boiling water over them to make fennel tea, so the heat would kill any bacteria. I put the fennel in soups and on pizza as well.
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PJ......I don't recall there being any instructions but since I have been sprouting for years, it wasn't an issue. I use a tablespoon of alfalfa or clover or any other tiny seed per tray. Soak overnight for roughly 8 hours first, then rinse morning and evening. I use 1/4 cup of lentils for lentil sprouts and about the same for garbanzo bean sprouts. Experiment!
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I used them straight from the package and had no problems. The amazon.com product information Q & A states that they are sterile and ready to use.
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I dont know for sure- but I think it is not matter- as this extract is so strong antimicrobial so it just cant spoil ! no germs will ever grow there - if this answer make sense to you-
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Yes. Just rinse off the fruits or vegetables before eating if it was recently sprayed and no rain or watering has occurred.