Broad bean is the third largest winter edible bean crop in the world. Broad bean has high nutritional value, and its protein content is 25%-35%. Broad beans are also rich in sugar, minerals, vitamins, calcium and iron. In addition, as a nitrogen-fixing crop, broad bean can transform molecular nitrogen in nature into nitrogen-containing compounds, increasing the nitrogen content in soil.
Broad bean belongs to minor grains and has very important life value. It can not only be used as traditional rations, but also be modern green food and nutritious health food. It is a food crop and animal feed rich in nutrition and protein.