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%.
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