One of my favourite things customers tell me is that they love the body of our broth. It's satisfying and satiating, because it's so much more than hot water with flavour.
That body comes from something special: whole sprouted mung beans, ground right into every cup. As your broth rests, some of that goodness gently settles to the bottom. That golden layer is pure, smooth fibre. We call it the secret in the settle.
The short version
- Our broth has real body because it's made from whole sprouted mung beans: real food, nothing removed.
- The golden layer that settles is gentle, natural fibre. Every cup of Moong Pani has 2 g.
- Give it a stir now and then, and sip to the last drop so you get all that fibre and flavour.
Why your broth settles
A lot of broths are strained, and the bean gets left behind. I didn't want that. We soak, sprout and slow-cook whole mung beans, season them with freshly roasted spices, and then stone-grind the whole bean, skin and all. Nothing is sifted out.
Because it's real, whole food, the fibre naturally settles as your cup rests. We could add thickeners or emulsifiers to keep it suspended, but we don't. That's how you know you're getting the whole bean. Here's our whole process.
Don't waste the good stuff
A few customers have asked me why it settles and why they need to stir. Here's my tip: give your cup a stir every so often as you sip. A spoon works, but I prefer a breadstick or a veggie stick, like celery or carrot. It's a lovely way to enjoy every bit of that gentle fibre and flavour, right to the bottom.
Friends, that's the smooth fibre you don't want to waste. And that's the secret of our broths: a tasty, nourishing cup with natural fibre, the kind many people turn to fibre supplements for. If you can get your daily fibre from tasty, clean, real food, isn't that the best thing?
Why the fibre matters
Fibre is food for the good bacteria in your gut, and it helps keep you regular. It also helps you feel full and satisfied, which is part of why our broth feels like so much more than a drink. Yet most of us only get about half the fibre we need (CDHF).
Mung beans are one of the best everyday sources, with about 15 g of fibre in a cup of cooked beans. Every cup of Moong Pani gives you 2 g, a simple, delicious way to close the gap with real food. More on mung and gut health.
What else mung brings to your cup
Plant protein
A cup of cooked mung beans has about 14 g of protein and almost no fat. A cup of our broth gives you 2–3 g, a nice lift between meals. When you want a proper meal, pair it with a khichari or dal bowl (9–11 g of plant protein per serving).
Vitamins and minerals
Mung is rich in folate, a B vitamin your body uses to make new cells. One cup of cooked mung covers about 80% of what you need in a day, plus magnesium, iron, potassium and thiamin (USDA).
Plant goodness, boosted by sprouting
Mung beans are naturally rich in polyphenols, plant compounds with antioxidant activity. When you sprout mung, those polyphenols go up, by about 1.5 times in one study (Antioxidants, 2020).
Gentle on your tummy
Mung is the gentlest of all beans, and soaking and sprouting reduce the natural sugars that cause gas even further. That's why, across Asia, mung is often the very first bean a baby eats, and why Ayurveda calls it the "queen of pulses." More on mung in Ayurveda.
My afternoon pick-me-up
You know that 3 to 5pm slump, when you're wilting and need a boost to get through the rest of the day? That's when I reach for my favourite: a steaming cup of Mint, Lime, Turmeric Golden Broth.
It's refreshing and earthy, savoury and satisfying, a sippable snack that honestly just brings a smile to my face. A few sips (and a good stir), and I'm ready to get back to work.
More ways to enjoy your cup
- As a warm morning sip to start your day.
- Before dinner, as a light, savoury starter.
- In your cooking, in place of stock in soups, rice and stews.
- On the go, in a thermos for long days and travel.
- With a bowl of khichari or dal for a full, comforting meal.
- In bone broth, if that's your thing. A spoonful adds flavour and fibre.
So next time you see that golden layer at the bottom of your cup, grab your spoon or veggie stick, stir and sip. That's the good stuff.
— Anu
Read more: How mung broth compares to bone broth →
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Questions I get asked
Why does some of the broth settle at the bottom of my cup?
That's the whole sprouted mung bean, including its gentle, natural fibre. We don't add thickeners or emulsifiers. Give it a stir with a spoon or a veggie stick and sip to the last drop.
How much fibre is in a cup of Moong Pani?
Every cup has 2 g of fibre, from whole sprouted mung beans.
Why does Moong Pani feel more filling than other broths?
Because it's made from the whole sprouted bean, it has real body, with fibre and plant protein in every cup. It's more than hot water with flavour.
Is it gluten-free?
Yes. Mung beans are naturally gluten-free, and our broths are made without gluten-containing ingredients. They're also caffeine-free and soy-free.
Can I drink it every day?
For most people it's a lovely everyday habit. If you're not used to much fibre, start with one cup a day.
