Due to lockdowns and restrictions in Hanoi and surrounding areas, housewives are finding creative ways to prepare simple bean sprouts at home. Green beans, used for making sprouts, are becoming increasingly popular and are sold at higher prices as demand increases. Ms. Nguyen Mai, who sells green beans in a local market, has seen a doubling of sales due to the pandemic. She charges 60,000 VND per kilogram, with a discount for larger purchases. Tran Huu Tin, from NOSAGO Agriculture Co., Ltd., explains that the retail price is usually double the wholesale price, with a profit margin of 30-50%.