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LisaKJ
LisaKJ Member Posts: 27
edited June 2014 in Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment
broccoli sprouts
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  • LisaKJ
    LisaKJ Member Posts: 27
    edited January 2008

    Okay, here's a strange question...

    I've been sprouting broccoli seeds for about the last month or so to get lots of good, healthy, natural I3C.  The thing is, though, those little stinkers are really little stinkers--my kitchen has developed a cabbagy smell that I can even smell throughout the house at certain times.  I've put baking soda in the bottom of the sprouter, moved the sprouter away from the radiator, and I give the bottom and top parts a good washing every other day.  This has helped a bit, but there's still that faint, lingering odor that makes my husband and me look at each other and say, "Was that you?" Wink 

    Does anyone have any advice on deodorizing the little guys, because I really like the taste of them.

    Lisa

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  • lisametoo
    lisametoo Member Posts: 187
    edited January 2008
    The sulpher compounds are the things you are smelling.  They are the compound responsible for the positive effect on cancer cells.  They are in all the cruciferous veggies and onion and garlic.  Use your exhaust fan when cooking with them, and you can use lemon juice, baking soda is good.  Hydrogen Peroxide (be careful with that one if you mix it with the soda).  Here is a site that might be helpful  http://en.allexperts.com/q/Wild-Animals-705/Skunk-odors.htm  Lisa :0)
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  • dash
    dash Member Posts: 766
    edited January 2008

    I haven't made broccoli sprouts for a few years but I can't remember any bad smells... I never cooked with them either though just ate them raw in salad and sandwiches.

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  • joanne_elizabeth
    joanne_elizabeth Member Posts: 499
    edited April 2008

    where can I buy the seeds to sprout? haven't had much luck finding just broccoli sprouts in the store.

    Thanks,

    Joanne 

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  • DGHoff
    DGHoff Member Posts: 624
    edited April 2008

    Hi Lisa,

    How funny. I do brocco sprouts too but haven't noticed any weird smells. Maybe it has to do with the sprouter itself. I'm just using a simple glass Mason jar so it doesn't absorb any odors. Maybe if the sprouter you are using is plastic of some kind it is holding onto the odor. Just a thought.  

    DeAnn 

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  • apium
    apium Member Posts: 70
    edited April 2008

    You can get the seeds online.  Just put in a search for them.  They shouldn't smell stink. Try giving them a good rinse. They do have a slight smell but when it smells as bad as you're describing they could be spoiled.  Are they sort of slimy?  If they are, throw it out.

    Another thing, have you removed the empty hulls.  They can sometimes be the source of the smell. 

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