Are those white things in my lentil soup worms? [duplicate]

I just made this soup but I noticed these white things in it are they worms?

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Those look to be radicles (embryonic stems, the part the root grows from) that have separated from the lentils. If you look closely at the less squished lentils in your soup, you'll probably see some with the radicles still attached.

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What are the little white things in lentil soup?

You correctly identified the little white things as sprouts, or technically the plant embryo. (So no insect larvae - phew!) But assuming that your lentils are already sprouting after three to four hours is a bit optimistic, even in Spring.

Can lentils have worms in them?

You may be wondering what the heck those tiny tails are on my lentils. First, let me assure you they are NOT worms. They are sprouts. According to Nourishing Traditions, sprouting your lentils before cooking is better for your digestion and makes your food more nutritious.

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