a variety of legumes and pulses organized in bags and bowls on a wooden tray, including black beans, cranberry beans, kidney beans, white beans, split peas, mung beans, yellow lentils, red lentils, green lentils

Legumes and Pulses

The Fabaceae or Leguminosae (commonly known as the legume, pea, or bean) family is the third largest family of flowering plants, consisting of over 20,000 species. [1] Legumes are a nutritious staple of diets around the world. They are an inexpensive source of protein, vitamins, complex carbohydrates, and fiber. Although used interchangeably, the terms “legumes,” “pulses,” … Continue reading Legumes and Pulses

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