Green Moong (Mung Beans)

Scientific Name: Vigna radiata

Description: Green Moong, or mung beans, are nutrient-dense legumes popular in Asian cuisines for their mild flavor and easy digestibility.

Varieties:

• • Moong Dal: Huskless split green gram.
  • Moong Dal Chilka: Split with husk.

Nutritional Benefits:

• • High in protein, dietary fiber, and essential nutrients like potassium and magnesium.
  • Low in fat and calories, making them ideal for weight management.
  • Easily digestible and often recommended for detox diets.

Culinary Uses:

• • Used in dals, soups, salads, and sprouted for added nutritional value.
  • Can be ground into flour for baking or used in desserts.

Technical Specifications (Raw Whole):

• • Size: 4–5 mm.
  • Moisture Content: ≤ 10%.
  • Broken Percentage: ≤ 2%.
  • Foreign Matter: ≤ 1%.

Moong Dal (Processed):

• • Huskless split green gram.
  • Broken Percentage: ≤ 4%.
  • Moisture Content: ≤ 10%.