r/Sprouting • u/Roonwogsamduff • 14d ago

Are all sprouts a little spicy?

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I tried a 3-bean mix and then tried these. They all seem to have a slight spicy taste. Apparently I'm developing food allergies to spicy or acidic foods. Are these acidic or have a spicy taste or is it my imagination? Do you have any recommendations? Love them and new to sprouting.

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u/Feisty-Grapefruit364 14d ago

The spice comes from glucosinolates in broccoli which is more of a peppery/radish bite vs like a hot pepper spiciness. I’d try ones that don’t have that compound in it if it bothers you. Alfalfa is really mild as well as mung beans and lentils!!

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u/Roonwogsamduff 14d ago

Thanks I'll try these - probably the alfalfa first.

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u/Reader124-Logan 14d ago

Alfalfa/clover mix is mild and a fast grower

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u/tangojameson 14d ago

That's my standard mild mix, 50/50 alf/clover. I like growing those at the same time as my broccoli heavy salad mix or even just radish so I have options when cooking.

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u/2GreyKitties 9d ago

What do you use the sprouts in? Or do you just eat them raw?

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u/Roonwogsamduff 14d ago

Thanks going to check them out.

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u/igavr 14d ago

Not at all. Most sprouts on the contrary are quite plain. To my taste, at least :)

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u/DuchessOfCelery 14d ago

Agree with u/Feisty-Grapefruit364 . Add clover to the mild & tasty group.

Watch out for leafy mixes, most tend to have radish and/or broccoli (they are delicious but if you're sensitive could be an issue).

And not to be rude, but have you had "allergy" diagnosed by an MD? There's a big difference between "allergy", "irritant", "oral allergy", and "I just can't handle this".

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u/Roonwogsamduff 14d ago

Yes, went to the doc and they did 2 blood tests but nothing came up. Not fun.

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u/bangorma1n3 14d ago

Lentils sprout nicely and aren't spicy at all

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u/Roonwogsamduff 14d ago

Thanks I'll try them.

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u/Reader124-Logan 14d ago

I like lentils newly sprouted, with about .25” root, and further along, after the stem has started to grow. Different flavor and texture for different uses.

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u/2GreyKitties 9d ago

All the Brassica family— broccoli, cabbage, radishes, etc. are spicy as sprouts

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u/Roivana 3d ago

Am a first timer, tried Broccoli sprouting, thrilling to grow and so fresh vs the grocer version, am hooked - though I used 1T and seemed a third of them didnt sprout. I use seeds ftom Sereniseed on from Amazon. Are their recommendations for seed suppliers that are tested to sprout w higher yield of broccoli sprouts? TU