Legumes or Pulses
Where are cowpeas produced?
Asia & Africa, dry areas
Of legumes, which is the best source of folate? Protein? Iron? Omega-3 PUFA?
Folate: common bean Protein: Soybean Iron: soybean Omega3 PUFA: Soybean
Phytoyhaemagglutin is a toxin found in the common bean that is extremely...
Destructive
Where did lima beans originate?
South America
The chickpea is also called the ...
Garbanzo bean and cultivated in Asia and the Mediterranean region.
Why would peanuts protect against pellagra in high corn consuming areas?
Good socure of thiamin
What are some of the nutritive properties of peanuts?
High fat (45%), High niacin, good source of thiamin, little carb (12%)
Beans, peas, lentils, groundnuts belong to the botanical family of...
Leguminosae. Their edible seeds are also called legumes or pulses.
Which beans are grain legumes?
Lentils, lupins, peas, peanuts, soybeans
Most legumes contain more protein than...
Meat, but it is of lower quality
Where was the common bean - Phaseolus Vulgaris - domesticated? What are some of the types of beans included in this group?
MesoAmerica / Black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, white beans
Groundnuts (peanuts) and soybeans, are also rich in ...
Oil
T/F: Soybeans are an excellent source of essential amino acids.
True
Asia still produces much of the soybeans for ...
direct human consumptions
In Africa, Asia and Latin America the seeds are usually left on the plant to reach...
full maturity and are then harvested and dried.
The common bean will store indefinitely if kept ...
in a cool and dry place