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No, sprouts are not fermented foods; they are germinated seeds, while fermentation uses microbes to transform carbohydrates.

Yes, sprouts are a TCS food because raw seed sprouts readily allow pathogen growth and need strict time and temperature control.

Yes, spring rolls are Chinese food in origin, but the term now covers distinct rolls across Asia.

Yes, spicy foods in pregnancy are generally safe for baby, but they can trigger heartburn and you still need solid food-safety habits.

Yes, spicy foods can ease cold congestion, but they can also irritate a sore throat or upset the gut when you’re sick.

Yes, spicy foods may briefly clear nasal drainage during a sinus infection, but they don’t cure sinusitis or replace proven treatments.

Yes, spicy foods in pregnancy are usually safe, but they can cause heartburn; pick cooked dishes, skip risky sauces, and gauge your own tolerance.