Protein diversification in food and nutrition
Study of the feasibility of growing and breeding protein crops such as soy, quinoa, lupin, peas, beans and lentils in Flanders
Study of the feasibility of growing and breeding protein crops such as soy, quinoa, lupin, peas, beans and lentils in Flanders
...and dry/field bean (Phaseolus vulgaris, Vicia faba) and pea (Pisum sativum), soybean (Glycine max), lentil (Lens culinaris) and chickpea (Cicer arietinum). In particular, the cultivation of pro...
...each contributes to a total sustainable and local chain of protein crops yellow peas, chickpeas and lentils. Several trials are being developed to find the most suitable crop combinations in mixed ...
ChicoryDry beansEdamameCalendula 2020 / 2017Chickpea(Grass)/CloverLentilsAlfalfaMiscanthusOil pumpkinRussian dandelionSoy 2020 / 2017Sorghum(grain) (fodder)Quinoa 2020 / 2017Field beanFlax
...sed foods) on their plate. This market that is clearly growing. Today, the majority of chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans, etc. are imported from outside Europe. But supply is uncertain and prices fl...
...rocessing to consumption Despite all the benefits of legumes (pulses like red beans, chickpeas, lentils ...), their consumption is very low in Belgium, according to the 2014 Food Consumption Su...
...n important difference in nutritional value between the dry-harvested seeds of legumes (e.g., lentils, chickpeas, red beans) and the green-harvested legumes themselves (e.g., princess beans, peas)....
...ethane-suppressing and health-promoting properties for ruminants.Chickpea, quinoa, soybean, lentils, etc. are the protein crops for human consumption that can be grown locally in the future...
...ver), vetch and cockscomb (esparcette), and 7 seed crops: peas, field beans, soybeans, white lupin, lentils, chickpeas and dry beans. Together, these crops represent the diversity of legume species...