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Q: Where can I buy BroccoSprouts?
A: BroccoSprouts are available in the fresh produce section of many local area grocery and specialty stores, depending upon your area of the country. top 
 
Q: What if my store doesn't have BroccoSprouts?
A: Ask the produce manager to get them. He or she can call us at 1-877-747-1277 and we will direct the produce manager to the grower in your area. top 
 
Q: Do I have to wash them?
A: Although only water and light are used in the growing process for BroccoSprouts, it is still a good idea to rinse all fresh produce. Many people find it effective to use a strainer, some simply rinse and squeeze in a paper towel. top 
 
Q: How long will BroccoSprouts stay fresh?
A: If stored sealed and refrigerated, BroccoSprouts have a shelf life of at least 2 weeks. If you detect an unpleasant odor upon opening the box, the sprouts should be thrown out. top 
 
Q: Can they be frozen?
A: Freezing BroccoSprouts will not hurt the antioxidant potential of the sprouts at all. Unfortunately, when the sprouts are thawed they become quite mushy and soft. If you plan to use the sprouts in a soup or other dish where this will not be a factor, then freezing will be fine. If you desire a fresh, crunchy sprout, they are best kept in the refrigerator. As long as the sprouts are kept refrigerated they should stay fresh for several weeks. top 
 
Q: Are BroccoSprouts different from other broccoli sprouts?
A: Yes. Not all broccoli sprouts are alike. Dr. Paul Talalay, Jed W. Fahey, and their colleagues at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have tested more than 50 varieties of broccoli seeds. Their work shows that some types of broccoli seeds provide much more sulforaphane. top 
 
Q: Aren't there some food safety risks from eating sprouts?
A: Brassica has revolutionized the safety standards in the sprouting industry. Our Pathogen Reduction and HACCP Program and safety procedures apply to all BroccoSprouts. Following FDA suggested protocols, Brassica requires all seed to be washed and cleaned with 20,000 PPM calcium hypochlorite prior to sprouting. Using only water and light, the plants are grown under special, natural conditions. They are then tested for sulforaphane GS content. The Brassica Sprout Group has initiated quality and safety control procedures for all facilities that grow BroccoSprouts that are, by far, the most stringent in the industry. top 
 
Q: Are BroccoSprouts equivalent to adult broccoli?
A: No. BroccoSprouts are not intended to substitute for a serving of vegetables; they are intended to supplement the diet. Broccoli is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and should be consumed often, along with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. However, BroccoSprouts are guaranteed to provide a minimum of 20 times as much sulforaphane GS as cooked adult broccoli. Only BroccoSprouts can make this guarantee.

One ounce of BroccoSprouts broccoli sprouts provides as much sulforaphane GS (SGS™) as 1 1/4 pounds of market-ready adult broccoli. Sulforaphane levels vary widely among different broccoli plants and cannot be detected except through scientific analysis. Only BroccoSprouts are grown from specially selected seeds and tested by the Brassica Protection Products laboratories to ensure that they contain guaranteed minimum levels of SGS. top 

 
Q: Are BroccoSprouts a substitute for fruits and vegetables?
A: No. We recommend that everyone consume five to nine servings a day of vegetables and fruits. A one-ounce serving of BroccoSprouts contains 15% to 20% of the recommended amount of Vitamin C, which means that it can count as a serving of vegetable. However, we highly recommend that you eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible, including BroccoSprouts. top 
 
Q: What is sulforaphane glucosinolate? And what does it do in the body?
A: Sulforaphane in its natural glucosinolate precursor is a phytochemical found naturally in some plant foods. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower are particularly abundant in SGS. Scientific research indicates that SGS supports antioxidant activity in the body. It is a long-lasting antioxidant that triggers Phase 2 enzymes in the body that help to remove free radicals and other chemicals that my cause DNA damage. Unlike Vitamin C, which requires several doses per day, SGS requires about 3 or 4 doses per week. top 
 
Q: Does sulforaphane have any relation to sulfa-based drugs?
A: Sulfa drugs and sulforaphane are quite unrelated and there is no cross allergy. In fact, there is no known allergy to sulforaphane. top 
 
Q: How much sulforaphane GS do BroccoSprouts broccoli sprouts contain?
A: A one-ounce serving of BroccoSprouts broccoli sprouts contains 73 milligrams of SGS, the naturally occurring precursor of sulforaphane. That's about as much SGS as in 1 1/4 pounds of cooked adult broccoli. top 
 
Q: How can consumers tell how much sulforaphane GS is in the broccoli sprouts they buy?
A: Until now, they couldn't tell. The Brassica Protection Products seal is the assurance that BroccoSprouts broccoli sprouts contain scientifically measured minimum levels of SGS. Brassica Protection Products' exclusive laboratory employs the most rigorous scientific techniques to test, select, propagate, develop and certify BroccoSprouts for SGS content. top 
 
Q: Do broccoli sprouts contain the other things in broccoli such as fiber, vitamins and calcium?
A: Yes. One ounce of broccoli sprouts contain 4% of the recommended daily value of dietary fiber, 15% of the recommended amount of vitamin C, and 2% of the recommended intake of calcium. top 
 
Q: What is the nutritional content of BroccoSprouts?
A: Please see Nutritional Content of BroccoSprouts for this information. top 
 
Q: Does heating BroccoSprouts affect their nutritional content?
A: The sulforaphane GS precursor of sulforaphane is very heat stable, but cooking in water could extract these compounds. BroccoSprouts will retain their sulforaphane content if microwaved or heated without water. You can cook BroccoSprouts in foods and retain their potency. top 
 
Q: How much BroccoSprouts broccoli sprouts should you consume?
A: A serving size is one ounce, about 1/2 cup. Because the antioxidant properties in BroccoSprouts are long lasting, we recommend one serving every other day. top 
 
Q: Can a person accumulate toxic levels of SGS by eating the broccoli sprouts?
A: Analysis has shown no danger of toxicity. top 
 
Q: What scientific evidence shows that sulforaphane supports antioxidant function in the body?
A: Sulforaphane activates the enzymes in the body that detoxify reactive forms of oxygen. For more information, please visit http://www.brassica.com/. top 
 
Q: Are BroccoSprouts different from other broccoli sprouts?
A: Yes. Not all broccoli sprouts are alike. Dr. Paul Talalay and his colleagues at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have tested more than 50 varieties of broccoli seeds. Their work shows that some types of broccoli seeds provide much more sulforaphane GS than others. Only BroccoSprouts are grown from these special seeds, which are tested by Brassica Protection Products and grown under conditions to ensure they contain certified levels of sulforaphane GS. top 
 
Q: What is the status of sulforaphane research?
A: Studies on sulforaphane have been very promising, but we do not have enough information to fully support any understanding of its effects on humans. Research is ongoing at this time. top 
 
Q: Where can I get more information about BroccoSprouts and sulforaphane?
A: Call 1-877-747-1277, or visit http://www.brassica.com/. top 
 
Q: What does it mean that BroccoSprouts are patented?
A: The United States Patent Office issued patents to Johns Hopkins University for the discovery of the high levels of glucosinolates in broccoli sprouts, which was a totally novel discovery. Brassica Protection Products has an exclusive worldwide license from Johns Hopkins to market this discovery. top 
 
Q: Can other people grow broccoli sprouts?
How can I grow my own BroccoSprouts?
A: No one else has a license for this patented technology from Johns Hopkins University to grow the broccoli sprouts commercially. You can, however, purchase the seeds and home sprouting kits from Caudill Seed Company for growing sprouts for personal use only. (800)-626-5357. top 
 
Q: What does it mean that "a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this product is donated to The Brassica Foundation for biomedical research on vegetables?
A: Because of our commitment to ongoing research into the healthful benefits of plants, the Brassica Foundation for Chemoprotection Research was founded to further research on risk reduction of disease, with an emphasis on dietary approaches. top 
 
Q: What is Brassica Protection Products LLC and how can I contact them?
A: Brassica Protection Products LLC was created to ensure that products made from plants that provide sulforaphane and other phytochemicals are developed and made available to the public under rigorous and standardized scientific conditions, and with the highest standards of food safety. Brassica Protection Products is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Its phone number is 410-837-9244 or toll-free at 1-877-747-1277. You can also learn more about BPP at http://www.brassica.com/. top 
 
Q: Are many varieties of broccoli sprouts rich in sulforaphane GS?
A: No. Dr. Paul Talalay and his colleagues at the Brassica Chemoprotection Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University have tested over 50 of the 80 varieties of broccoli currently available and their work shows that only a few produce sprouts with high concentrations of sulforaphane GS. top 
 
Q: What do BroccoSprouts® taste like?
A: They are delicious. They do not taste like broccoli; they taste like radishes with a little spicy bite that comes from the release of the sulforaphane GS when you bite into them. top 
 
Q: Doesn't broccoli also contain sulforaphane GS?
A: Research by Dr. Talalay has demonstrated that broccoli sprouts contain 20 to 50 times more sulforaphane GS than full-grown broccoli. A few ounces of BroccoSprouts delivers equal or greater levels of sulforaphane GS as several pounds of broccoli. Moreover, SGS levels in broccoli sprouts generally are more uniform. SGS levels vary widely among different broccoli plants and cannot be detected except through scientific analysis. top 
 
Q: Are other sprouts just as good?
A: Other sprouts do not contain significant levels of sulforaphane GS. top 
 
Q: Are BroccoSprouts genetically engineered?
A: NO. BroccoSprouts are completely natural. The scientists at Johns Hopkins spent years culling the varieties of broccoli seed that had the highest sulforaphane GS content. Only those varieties of seeds are cultivated for BroccoSprouts. top 
 
Q: How long can I keep / store BroccoSprouts. What is the shelf life?
A: BroccoSprouts should be stored in the refrigerator at all times. If they are properly refrigerated, they should be good for at least one to two weeks after the "sell-by" date marked on the label. Occasionally, products do get warmed up in the distribution from our producers to the warehouse to the store. The store should not put them on the shelf if this happens, but if the sprouts look mushy or smell bad you should return them to the store.

If the sprouts get very wet, they will deteriorate faster so extra moisture may lessen the shelf life (they are spun-dry when they are grown).

We have extensively tested the SGS content of sprouts and the potency does not decline over three or four weeks. The compound is very stable. top 

 
Q: What does the "sell-by" date mean? What is the shelf life?
A: After being grown, washed and tested, BroccoSprouts are put in the grower's cooler to ensure they are cool and fresh when they are shipped. The date on the package is two weeks after the date they are produced. The product should remain fresh in your refrigerator for at least one to two weeks following the sell-by date provided that it is kept properly refrigerated. (See how long can I store BroccoSprouts)

If the sprouts get very wet, they will deteriorate faster so extra moisture may lessen the shelf life (they are spun-dry when they are grown).

We have extensively tested the SGS content of sprouts and the potency does not decline over three or four weeks. The compound is very stable. top 

Toll-Free Information Line: 1-877-747-1277 (877-SGS-1BPP)

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