IQF Bean Sprouts Information and Supply

Uren can supply individually quickly frozen (IQF) bean sprouts as part of our IQF vegetable range, packaged and delivered either directly or into a cold store for service deliveries. Uren is a leading supplier of IQF foods in the UK so we can source IQF bean sprouts in volumes tailored to suit food manufacturing and foodservice needs.

The bean sprout, also known as mung bean sprouts, is of Asian origin and is extensively cultivated and consumed in East Asia. The bean sprout is a thin white sprout that is produced out of a mung bean and is used to add flavour, colour, and texture to a variety of dishes.

The bean sprout is a popular ingredient in Asian cuisine, that is used in a wide array of dishes in China, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, and South Korea. They are a popular ingredient to add a crunchy texture and flavour to stir fry, salads, and noodle dishes and are often used as a filling inside spring rolls and dumplings. They are also a popular ingredient in vegan, vegetarian, and health food dishes as the bean sprout is a great source of protein, iron, and vitamins A and C and is low in fat and calories.

IQF bean sprouts have the same colour, taste, crunchy texture, and impressive nutritional profile of fresh bean sprouts, with the convenience and longer shelf life of a frozen product.

Process

Uren’s bean sprouts are sourced from our expert, BRC accredited suppliers in China. The bean sprout is grown by soaking a harvested mung bean in water and placing it in the shade until the roots grow long, this process can take anywhere from 2-5 days, depending on how long you want the bean sprouts to be. After beans sprouts are harvested from the mung bean, they are individually quick frozen at incredibly low temperatures, to ensure maximum freshness and a free-flowing product.

Shelf life: 24 months from production

Packaging: 10kg carton

Minimum order quantity: 1 Pallet

IQF bean sprout application

Uren’s IQF bean sprouts can be used in a variety of manufacturing and food services industries to create a range of different products. These include but are not limited to:

• Ready meals– Bean sprouts can be used as a key ingredient in a range of both fresh and frozen ready meals to create Asian dishes such as stir fry, fried rice, hot and sour soup, ramen, pad thai, pho, spring rolls, bibimbap, and dumplings.
• Soups, broths, and sauces.
• Salads and pre-packaged stir-fry vegetable packs.
• Vegetarian and vegan dishes – Bean sprouts are popular in vegan and vegetarian dishes as they contain a lot of essential vitamins and protein that is usually found in meat.
• Health foods – bean sprouts are rich in many essential nutrients and vitamins. They are a brilliant source of dietary fibre and folate, are naturally low in fat and calories, and have a number of health benefits. They are therefore a popular addition in many healthy foods, low calorie, and weight loss products.

Uren can supply IQF bean sprouts in volumes tailored to your business needs at a competitive market price. As leading suppliers of IQF fruit and vegetables throughout the UK, we have years of experience sourcing and delivering high-quality products to a variety of industries. Contact us today to discuss your business requirements, and our friendly team of experts will be more than happy to help. To find out more about our IQF Vegetables click here.