Who we are

Family-owned, California grower

Salad Cosmo's journey with Bean Sprouts started in Japan back in 1945. Fast forward to 1998, Masa Nakada, the son of the founder Toshio Nakada, established Salad Cosmo USA Corp. in Dixon, CA. Throughout the years, the company has remained committed to its core family values and traditions, always prioritizing the growth and distribution of the freshest and healthiest product possible. By leveraging the latest technology, we are proud to offer our customers the highest quality Bean Sprouts available in the market.

No GMOs

We do not use any Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) or Genetically Engineered Organisms (GEOs).

Our Environmental Commitment

At Salad Cosmo U.S.A. Corp, we are fully committed to reducing our environmental impact. Our dedication to sustainability is reflected in our packaging, which is largely made of recyclable materials. Additionally, we send returned sprouts and waste products to local cattle ranches as cattle-feed, promoting a circular economy. Our wastewater is recycled to irrigate fields on our land and is closely monitored for quality assurance, ensuring it meets the State of California's requirements.

We take pride in our extensive record-keeping system that enables us to quickly trace each bag of sprouts throughout the production and growth phases at our facility to the store of purchase, guaranteeing top-notch quality control. Our hope is that this information reassures you and builds your confidence in the safety and freshness of our sprouts. If you have any comments or require further information about our quality control program, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Frequently Asked Questions

– What are bean sprouts?
Bean sprouts are shoots of germinated beans. They are crunchy, slightly sweet, and full of nutrients. Bean sprouts are a staple in Asia, and have been consumed for thousands of years. They have also become a popular ingredient in the US, and Salad Cosmo’s bean sprouts can be found in many stores in the West Coast.

– What is the shelf-life of bean sprouts?
Please check the use-by-date on the packaging. Bean sprouts must be refrigerated.

– What is the nutritional value of bean sprouts?
There are many health benefits to eating bean sprouts. Bean sprouts contain vitamins B, C, B1, B6, K and A. Moreover, they are great source of calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids. Bean sprouts are also known to be “energy giving foods,” hence they are packed with enzymes, which can increase the body’s energy. Consuming bean sprouts can promote health and prevent many health issues. (Information above is for educational purpose only and not intended to serve medical advice.)

– Are the bean sprouts from Salad Cosmo safe?
Salad Cosmo starts with the highest quality seeds that have been selected and extensively tested by the seed supplier. Nevertheless, we test every arriving bag of seed for E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria and do not use the seed until the test results return. If the sample from a single bag is found to be positive for any pathogen, then the entire seed lot is rejected and not used for sprouts. After the sprouting process has begun, the spent irrigation water from each and every lot of sprouts is sent to a third company lab for additional testing. Only after the test results have been received are the sprouts released for shipment from our facility. We maintain a comprehensive program of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and follow FDA’s strict guidelines. We do all of this so that you can buy Salad Cosmo sprouts with the confidence that you are buying safety achieved through one of the strongest food safety programs in the industry.