Legumes or Pulses

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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


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