Module 9-pulse crops

Question 1

what are pulses

Answer 1

Pulses are edible dried seeds of plants

Question 2

what family are pulses in

Answer 2

the legume family

Question 3

what are legumes

Answer 3

Legumes are plants whose fruit is enclosed in a pod

Question 4

how do legumes improve environmental sustainability

Answer 4

During growth, legume species fix nitrogen into the soil thereby improving the environmental sustainability of annual cropping systems

Question 5

what are some common legumes

Answer 5

The most common pulses are dried peas, lentils, dried beans, and chickpeas

Question 6

what macronutrients are pulses high in

Answer 6

All of the pulses are high in protein and fibre and low in fat

Question 7

what micronutrients are pulses high in

Answer 7

Pulses also have high levels of iron, zinc and phosphorus as well as B vitamins such as folate.

Question 8

what is the larges pulse crop grown in canada

Answer 8

Peas are the largest pulse crop grown in Canada

Question 9

how does Canada pea production compare to the rest of the world

Answer 9

Canada is the largest producer and exporter of peas in the world producing almost 25 percent of the twelve million tonnes global production

Question 10

where is most of the peas in Canada grown

Answer 10

Canadian peas are grown mostly in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta

Question 11

what are whole and split peas used for

Answer 11

Whole and split peas are used directly as foods for human consumption as well as in the manufacture of food products

Question 12

what things can peas be processed into

Answer 12

Processing of peas also yields pea flour, pea starch and protein and fibre fractions

Question 13

besides humans who else is peas beneficial to

Answer 13

Peas provide a good source of energy and a well-balanced source of protein for all types of livestock feeds; peas and pea protein concentrates are also used in the manufacture of feeds for the aquaculture industry.

Question 14

what is canada the largest exported in

Answer 14

Canada is also the largest exporter of lentils in the world producing almost half of the three million tonnes of global production

Question 15

what is the most common type of lentil is the most commonly grown in canada

Answer 15

Large green “Laird” lentils and red lentils are the most common types grown in Canada

Question 16

where are most of the lentils in Canada grown

Answer 16

Saskatchewan lentil growers produce 99% of the Canadian lentil crop

Question 17

how are lentil processed

Answer 17

Lentils are dehulled, split and milled to produce a variety of products used directly for cooking or in the manufacture of foods

Question 18

why are lentil so good and what are they used to make

Answer 18

Lentil flakes provide a quality protein source and are used in the manufacture of nutrition bars and breakfast cereals

Question 19

what are dry beans grown for

Answer 19

Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are grown primarily for human consumption

Question 20

what do dry beans provide a source of

Answer 20

providing an excellent low-fat source of protein, fibre, potassium and B vitamins.

Question 21

what is the most common bean grown in Canada

Answer 21

Navy beans are the largest bean crop grown in Canada

Question 22

what are the largest bean producing provinces in Canada

Answer 22

Ontario and Manitoba are the largest bean producing provinces in Canada.

Question 23

where are chick peas grown in canada

Answer 23

Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) are grown in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Question 24

what are most of the canadain grown chickpeas

Answer 24

Most of the Canadian grown chickpeas are kabuli chickpeas or garbanzo beans.

Question 25

what is chickpea flour used for

Answer 25

Chickpea flour is used in pastas, baking mixes and snack foods to increase fibre and protein content.