I have nasty experience with other soy beans recently purchased from Amazon; they looked to be fresh and high quality as touted, but when beans were soaked in a water, it started to reveal deformed shapes, and when I attempted to sprout it, more than 75% of beans all decayed and emitting a fouling smell that is an experience of a lifetime. There really is nothing to bean sprouting, and I've done it many times before. Having said that, what kind of guarantee, the seller will provide? It will be most costly, just to return this back to the seller, and I'd just rather procure it locally, which I never ever had a problem like this. I have nasty experience with other soy beans recently purchased from Amazon; they looked to be fresh and high quality as touted, but when beans were soaked in a water, it started to reveal deformed... » Read More I have nasty experience with other soy beans recently purchased from Amazon; they looked to be fresh and high quality as touted, but when beans were soaked in a water, it started to reveal deformed shapes, and when I attempted to sprout it, more than 75% of beans all decayed and emitting a fouling smell that is an experience of a lifetime. There really is nothing to bean sprouting, and I've done it many times before. Having said that, what kind of guarantee, the seller will provide? It will be most costly, just to return this back to the seller, and I'd just rather procure it locally, which I never ever had a problem like this. « Show Less
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I have had a very good experience with Laura Soybeans however, I purchase mine directly from the Laura Soybean website rather than here at amazon. They're much fresher and their website sells different beans for different uses. Such as: soymilk, tofu, sprouting, etc... And you can communicate directly with the grower on the website instead of buying thru a 3rd party seller that may or may not know how to answer your questions or how long his stock has been sitting on the shelf. The Laura Soybean Co. gives great & prompt service & their soybeans are the freshest I've ever encountered. I highly recommend buying them directly from the site. Hope this is helpful. I have had a very good experience with Laura Soybeans however, I purchase mine directly from the Laura Soybean website rather than here at amazon. They're much fresher and their website sells different beans for different uses. Such as: soymilk, tofu, sprouting, etc... And you can communicate directly with the grower on the website instead of buying thru a 3rd party seller that may or may not know how to answer your questions or how long his stock has been sitting on the shelf. The Laura Soybean Co. gives great & prompt service & their soybeans are the freshest I've ever encountered. I... » Read More I have had a very good experience with Laura Soybeans however, I purchase mine directly from the Laura Soybean website rather than here at amazon. They're much fresher and their website sells different beans for different uses. Such as: soymilk, tofu, sprouting, etc... And you can communicate directly with the grower on the website instead of buying thru a 3rd party seller that may or may not know how to answer your questions or how long his stock has been sitting on the shelf. The Laura Soybean Co. gives great & prompt service & their soybeans are the freshest I've ever encountered. I highly recommend buying them directly from the site. Hope this is helpful. « Show Less
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I did not attempt to "sprout" these beans. I bought these beans to make tofu. I found these beans to be quite fresh and adequate for making tofu. Having said that, as far as making tofu goes I found that locally purchased beans are nearly as good. I personally try to make sure that the products I purchase are not from China. I hope this helped you.
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The other comment that the bean from Amazon is not as fresh as those from the farm is completely untrue. These beans you buy from Amazon are directly shipped from the farm.
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I have studied flour and baking for many years but this aging flour was new to me. From all that I can find on aging flour that process is mostly important for those who mill their own. It only takes 2 weeks to properly age flour and by the time you receive your flour that should have occurred. Sadly also- most all our flour is synthetically aged by ingredients we may select to leave out of our food. Another way of speeding up the aging is to mix a little bit of freshly ground fava or soy bean flour into the wheat flour. Enzymes in the beans also change the gluten proteins so they can bind to each other. I hope this helps, baking is amazing and you never stop learning- I appreciate your question. I have studied flour and baking for many years but this aging flour was new to me. From all that I can find on aging flour that process is mostly important for those who mill their own. It only takes 2 weeks to properly age flour and by the time you receive your flour that should have occurred. Sadly also- most all our flour is synthetically aged by ingredients we may select to leave out of our food. Another way of speeding up the aging is to mix a little bit of freshly ground fava or soy bean flour into the wheat flour. Enzymes in the beans also change the gluten proteins so they can bind... » Read More I have studied flour and baking for many years but this aging flour was new to me. From all that I can find on aging flour that process is mostly important for those who mill their own. It only takes 2 weeks to properly age flour and by the time you receive your flour that should have occurred. Sadly also- most all our flour is synthetically aged by ingredients we may select to leave out of our food. Another way of speeding up the aging is to mix a little bit of freshly ground fava or soy bean flour into the wheat flour. Enzymes in the beans also change the gluten proteins so they can bind to each other. I hope this helps, baking is amazing and you never stop learning- I appreciate your question. « Show Less
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If I remember correctly, there was a pungent aroma at first. However, over the last couple months it has faded down to near nothing (I just gave it a sniff now before writing this). I suppose if it's really bugging you, leave it outside in the sun for an hour or so (anything longer and it might start cracking due to its fake nature) to let any coatings or chemicals off-gas.
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they should be plump . i did get my package and they were so skinny. no order nothing . i contacted the store i had bought them from . they gave me a big run around as to they should still work. and were to refund me my 16 dollors. i never saw that and the beans were not useable . i do see others have ordered from other sights and have reported they were good. they seem to be vac. packed maybe that is why they look as they do. as you read my revew you will see the store i did order from. i would say order from some store that has posted better of the store. saling the beans.
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Our pillow had NO smell what so ever. Something is definately wrong with yours. Return it. I would not use it. We have had no problem with Beans72. Infact, we ordered additional hulls to replace hulls in an old pillow. No smell...ever!
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Not sure about this company - I feel they are a shady and unethical business. Most mung bean sprouts are grown in China, but they go lengths to hide this. I will never buy from these people. I am also looking for Mung beans from Australia or any other country of origin, not much luck yet. If you know about Organic Mung beans not grown in China, please let me know. Thanks,
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Angele: I was describing the coffee I received. There are companies selling inferior quality products using quality brand names. Maybe I just got a bad batch. I recommend a coffee you can buy in American supermarkets called PEETS Coffee Major Dickason Blend (ground). Quite good. http://www.gianteagle.com/ProductImages/PRODUCT_NODE_369/785357836563.jpg
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I use lentils exclusively. They are so easy and only take a few days. I saw a video with instructions for alfalfa sprouts - because they are so fine, you really have to rinse and rinse and rinse, plus they seemed to take much longer. I just get a bag of lentils at the grocery store, too. When you see the price of other types of seeds for sprouting, the cost for lentils is extremely low for what you get back. I use between a third and a half a cup of lentils in the sprouter. They also keep very well in the refrigerator.
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Hi there I've used these seeds before, they seem to be slightly washed but not to a great extent, I find its hit and miss some batches are processed very well others are dirty and earthy, I would round up by saying that they are natural and have had little washing.
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Hi Kathryn: I just rinse the seeds off before the initial soaking. I believe they are organic, so they should be fine. But contact The Sprout House if you are worried. Best, Sarah
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We keep ours in a clear dispenser that is styled after a gumball machine. In fact, we empty the whole four pounds into the dispenser. It does not seal the air out by any means, and it exposes the beans to light. While in the dispenser, it takes several months for us to consume all the beans. During the course of these months, I have not noticed any change in the color, taste, or texture of the beans. I have never thought they tasted "stale." This suggests to me that they last (at least) several months. Based on my observations, I would not be surprised if they lasted over six months. Of course, individual experiences may vary due to different environments. We keep ours in a clear dispenser that is styled after a gumball machine. In fact, we empty the whole four pounds into the dispenser. It does not seal the air out by any means, and it exposes the beans to light. While in the dispenser, it takes several months for us to consume all the beans. During the course of these months, I have not noticed any change in the color, taste, or texture of the beans. I have never thought they tasted "stale." This suggests to me that they last (at least) several months. Based on my observations, I would not be surprised if they lasted over six... » Read More We keep ours in a clear dispenser that is styled after a gumball machine. In fact, we empty the whole four pounds into the dispenser. It does not seal the air out by any means, and it exposes the beans to light. While in the dispenser, it takes several months for us to consume all the beans. During the course of these months, I have not noticed any change in the color, taste, or texture of the beans. I have never thought they tasted "stale." This suggests to me that they last (at least) several months. Based on my observations, I would not be surprised if they lasted over six months. Of course, individual experiences may vary due to different environments. « Show Less
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Well, I guess the bean paste is too thick for this machine to make. consider this machine will boil/heat the combination of crushed beans, sufficient water is a key element. Too less water will cause demage to the pot itself. I made soy milk with this machine and it works pretty good, every time after the soy milk is filtered out there are some gounded beans left, that is very thick, like a paste. But that is a by-product.
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Truthfully I do not know. I'm to the point that I buy my coffee beans that are on sale unless I know they don't have a good flavor. The beans I got were very good not quite as strong as some of the others.
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It is possible you were using processed soymilk. I don't think you can buy the soymilk for this, I think you have to make it from soybeans. I could be wrong. If anyone knows I'd love to know.
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Mine says best by Feb ??.............The print is smeared....I am not worried about it..... This " Best By" Date means just that! The quality is best by that date...It doesn't mean you have to throw it out! Just use it in a reasonable period of time after the expiration date....And, I ate one jar of Nutella with 'relish' sometime after the expiration date on the 2nd of March.....And will be serving the second expired jar next week at a family get together......There is so much sugar in this product that it would be impossible for a germ to grow in it !!! Worry instead about your diabetes........... Mine says best by Feb ??.............The print is smeared....I am not worried about it..... This " Best By" Date means just that! The quality is best by that date...It doesn't mean you have to throw it out! Just use it in a reasonable period of time after the expiration date....And, I ate one jar of Nutella with 'relish' sometime after the expiration date on the 2nd of March.....And will be serving the second expired jar next week at a family get together......There is so much sugar in this product that it would be impossible for a germ to grow in it !!! Worry instead about your... » Read More Mine says best by Feb ??.............The print is smeared....I am not worried about it..... This " Best By" Date means just that! The quality is best by that date...It doesn't mean you have to throw it out! Just use it in a reasonable period of time after the expiration date....And, I ate one jar of Nutella with 'relish' sometime after the expiration date on the 2nd of March.....And will be serving the second expired jar next week at a family get together......There is so much sugar in this product that it would be impossible for a germ to grow in it !!! Worry instead about your diabetes........... « Show Less
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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'm pretty sure my first (and last) order I selected 'ground' but ended up getting whole bean anyway. I may have misclicked something... or not. In the end I resorted to purchase an inexpensive bean grinder from Walmart.