SO Organic Mung Beans 1kg
Certified organic whole mung beans in the 1kg bulk bag. One of the most versatile legumes in the pantry - cook them whole, split them for dal, or sprout them for a fresh, crunchy addition to salads and stir-fries.
Mung beans (Vigna radiata) are small, green-hulled legumes native to South Asia and widely used across Indian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cooking. Santos Organics Mung Beans are ACO certified organic and grown in Australia.
Whole mung beans are distinct from moong dhal: moong dhal is mung beans that have been hulled and split, which makes them cook faster and have a creamier, smoother texture. Whole mung beans retain their hull, which gives them a firmer texture after cooking and makes them excellent for sprouting. Both are available in the Santos own-brand bulk range.
Combining mung beans with a grain like rice gives you a complete protein - a pairing at the foundation of Indian cooking for thousands of years.
Why people love them
- ACO certified organic, grown in Australia
- Whole hull-on mung beans - firm texture when cooked, excellent for sprouting
- Source of plant-based protein, dietary fibre, iron (non-heme), zinc, folate, calcium, and complex carbohydrates
- Three uses in one bag: cook whole, use for sprouting, or split at home for dal
- Pairs with rice for a complete protein combination
- Vegan, gluten free
- 1kg bulk bag
How to use them
Before cooking: soak whole mung beans for at least 4 to 8 hours or overnight. Discard the soaking water and rinse well before cooking. Note that mung beans may contain some grit - wash thoroughly before soaking.
Cooking whole mung beans: drain soaked beans and simmer in fresh water for 30 to 45 minutes until tender but holding their shape. Season generously - mung beans take well to cumin, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and coriander.
How to sprout mung beans:
- Soak 400g of mung beans in a large bowl with at least 5 times the volume of water overnight (12 to 24 hours)
- Drain and rinse well, then transfer to a colander or strainer inside a bowl
- Cover with a damp clean tea towel
- Rinse thoroughly 2 to 3 times daily
- After 2 to 3 days the beans will have sprouted and are ready to use
- Refrigerate sprouts and use within 5 to 7 days
Mung bean sprouts can be eaten raw in salads, tossed through stir-fries, or lightly blanched. Sprouting increases their digestibility and makes the nutrients more bioavailable.
A few ways to use them:
- Dal: whole mung beans cooked down with warming spices, tomato, and finished with a ghee or oil tarka (tempering) of cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and ginger
- Curries: added to coconut milk-based curries with vegetables and aromatics
- Soups: simmered into vegetable or broth-based soups for body and protein
- Salads: sprouted and tossed through green salads raw or lightly blanched
- Pakoras: sprouted mung beans used as a base for crispy fritters
Try these recipes
- Coconut and Sprouted Mung Bean Curry
- Sprouted Mung Bean Pakora
- Cooling Zucchini, Fennel & Mung Bean Soup
- Asian Mung Bean Noodles, Tempeh, Mixed Seed & Nori Gomasio
Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Whole mung beans keep well for up to 12 months when stored correctly.
Ingredients
100% certified organic whole mung beans.
Vegan. Gluten free.
May contain traces of nuts, peanuts, gluten, pollen, and other allergens.
Country of origin: Grown in Australia.
Certification: ACO Certified Organic.
Also in the Santos mung bean range
Looking for split mung beans? SO Organic Moong Dhal 1kg is the hulled, split version - faster cooking, creamier texture, ideal for kitchari and Indian-style dal.
Why Santos Organics own-brand
Santos has been sourcing wholefoods for the Northern Rivers since 1978. Our own-brand range exists for the staples we wanted to make better, cleaner, and more accessible. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, environmental advocacy, and the Grow the Growers project.
Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.
Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.
Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
