Beans, English word, plural form. Meaning legumes, beans, singular form bean.
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1. What are beans
Beans (scientific name: Glycine max (Linn.) Merr.) is a plant of the genus Soybean in the Fabaceae family. , seeds or pods. Authentic beans include soybeans, kidney beans, mung beans, soybeans, broad beans, runner beans, Indian kidney beans, etc.
2. Morphological characteristics
1. The seeds or pods of some Fabaceae plants. In English, the word bean originally refers to Vicia faba, an Old World species. ) seeds.
2. Except for soybeans, the ingredients of mature seeds of mainly edible beans are very similar, but the edible quality varies greatly. Rich in protein and moderate amounts of iron and vitamins B1 and B2. Fresh beans, dried beans and soy products are widely cooked around the world.
3. Nutritional value
1. Beans and soy products contain high protein content, generally between 20 and 40%, with soybeans having the highest content. Some people have calculated that the protein content of 1 pound of soybeans is equivalent to more than 2 pounds of lean pork, 3 pounds of eggs, or 12 pounds of milk.
2. Therefore, soybeans are called "plant meat". Beans and soy products not only contain the highest protein content, but are also of good quality. The nitrogen and amino acid composition of legume proteins is similar to that of animal proteins.
3. Close to the needs of the human body. Lysine, which is relatively lacking in cereals, is rich in beans. Therefore, it should be mixed with cereals for consumption.
IV. Growth Habits
1. Most varieties of beans are upright in clusters or climbing. The upright ones are 30 to 75 cm (12 to 30 inches) high, and the climbing ones are 1.2 to 2.1 inches long. Rice (50-80 inches), but several important varieties are intermediate types.
2. Dwarf or semi-climbing species are widely cultivated. When growing climbing species to harvest their immature pods, artificial supports need to be placed to facilitate harvesting. The size, shape, color, fiber content and tenderness of young bean pods of various varieties vary greatly.