15:33 Nov 23, 2009 

or "sprouted seeds and pulses"
http://www.aconbury.co.uk/

15:33 Nov 23, 2009 

yes I think "sprouted seeds" covers beans, grains and pretty much anything you can sprout. I think you'd be safe with that.

15:29 Nov 23, 2009 

if you need a catch-all expression, then "sprouted seeds" works, as in
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15:24 Nov 23, 2009 

In conclusion... if I have to use the word "germinados" without really specifying what kind of sprouts/shoots they are (soy, alfalfa, etc), which word do you suggest? I'm not sure now... :(

15:15 Nov 23, 2009 

...which was the original question, and I think we all agree on that.

15:11 Nov 23, 2009 

It's probably wisest to specify what kind of shoots or sprouts you're talking about, in which case you can use either word.

15:05 Nov 23, 2009 

yes, cgowar, I think you're right about shoots being bamboo shoots, as in Chinese cuisine. Quite a different kettle of fish from bean sprouts

14:59 Nov 23, 2009 

I don't think so. You would not use "sprouts" alone and as for "shoots" it's mostly used to refer to bamboo shoots.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_shoot

14:58 Nov 23, 2009 

there's no problem with "bean sprouts" for the GB audience, although "sprouts" on its own is usually assumed to be Brussels sprouts. But I'm sure Hack was already well aware of this. As far as I can tell, he was merely asking whether "germinates" can be used as a suitable alternative to the word "sprouts"

14:50 Nov 23, 2009 

Sure, I'm just saying that what the word 'sprouts' conjures up for most British English speakers is Brussels sprouts.

14:44 Nov 23, 2009 

Well "Brussels sprouts" son coles o repollitos de Bruselas, pero "soy/alfalfa/bean (etc) sprouts" son brotes de
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfalfa

13:40 Nov 23, 2009 

I think you should really be wary of using 'sprouts' here because for British English at least that usually means Brussels sprouts, or 'cols de Bruselas'. 'Shoots' is much less ambiguous.

13:22 Nov 23, 2009 

I know it all sounds quire odd, but I can tell you that prestigious pastry chefs do use these sprouts in Haute Pâtisserie (and the results are amazing). The thing is, I was just about to use the word 'sprout' when I came across a text written by an American girl -who works as a translator- who used the word "germinates" for "sprouts" and it just didn't sound ok to me. Thanks for your answers, I'll stick to 'sprouts' then. :)
En castellano la palabra "germinados" es muy común en pastelería. Creo que los pasteleros pasan de la RAE :)

13:14 Nov 23, 2009 

This is still a savoury recipe, not a dessert. I'd be very surprised to see sprouted beans or grains in a dessert recipe. I hope the asker can tell us more!

13:14 Nov 23, 2009 

were you looking for the answer to your question, or a translation of germinados? It wasn't very clear

13:11 Nov 23, 2009 

http://www.biomanantial.com/recetas-con-germinado-de-soja-a-...
You can expect to find anything on your plate nowadays, especially if it's described as "Alta" cocina/reposteria, etc

13:09 Nov 23, 2009 

No será "germen de soja"?? A veces se usa para designar la salsa de soja.... por otro lado, "sprouts" se dice "brotes" en español.... la palabra "germinado" no está aceptada por la RAE ni me parece que sea un sustantivo tampoco...

13:07 Nov 23, 2009 

yes, it does sound very odd as a decoration for desserts!

13:06 Nov 23, 2009 

I presume this was meant to be directed to native English speakers?

13:05 Nov 23, 2009 

I've never come across the use of sprouts (soy bean or otherwise) on puddings or pastries (with the possible exception of Chinese food). I doubt the word germinates is used however. Could you give us the sentence in which this is used?