The Whole Grains Council cautions that no standard definition of sprouted grains is in place, so manufacturers and even researchers could be working with a vast range of definitions. This has opened the door for marketers to exploit the concept and sell inferior products under the guise of purity. Always read labels to ensure you get the product for which you paid a premium price.

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