Module 9-pulse crops Flashcards
what are pulses
Pulses are edible dried seeds of plants
what family are pulses in
the legume family
what are legumes
Legumes are plants whose fruit is enclosed in a pod
how do legumes improve environmental sustainability
During growth, legume species fix nitrogen into the soil thereby improving the environmental sustainability of annual cropping systems
what are some common legumes
The most common pulses are dried peas, lentils, dried beans, and chickpeas
what macronutrients are pulses high in
All of the pulses are high in protein and fibre and low in fat
what micronutrients are pulses high in
Pulses also have high levels of iron, zinc and phosphorus as well as B vitamins such as folate.
what is the larges pulse crop grown in canada
Peas are the largest pulse crop grown in Canada
how does Canada pea production compare to the rest of the world
Canada is the largest producer and exporter of peas in the world producing almost 25 percent of the twelve million tonnes global production
where is most of the peas in Canada grown
Canadian peas are grown mostly in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
what are whole and split peas used for
Whole and split peas are used directly as foods for human consumption as well as in the manufacture of food products
what things can peas be processed into
Processing of peas also yields pea flour, pea starch and protein and fibre fractions
besides humans who else is peas beneficial to
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.
what is canada the largest exported in
Canada is also the largest exporter of lentils in the world producing almost half of the three million tonnes of global production
what is the most common type of lentil is the most commonly grown in canada
Large green “Laird” lentils and red lentils are the most common types grown in Canada
where are most of the lentils in Canada grown
Saskatchewan lentil growers produce 99% of the Canadian lentil crop
how are lentil processed
Lentils are dehulled, split and milled to produce a variety of products used directly for cooking or in the manufacture of foods
why are lentil so good and what are they used to make
Lentil flakes provide a quality protein source and are used in the manufacture of nutrition bars and breakfast cereals
what are dry beans grown for
Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are grown primarily for human consumption
what do dry beans provide a source of
providing an excellent low-fat source of protein, fibre, potassium and B vitamins.
what is the most common bean grown in Canada
Navy beans are the largest bean crop grown in Canada
what are the largest bean producing provinces in Canada
Ontario and Manitoba are the largest bean producing provinces in Canada.
where are chick peas grown in canada
Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) are grown in Alberta and Saskatchewan
what are most of the canadain grown chickpeas
Most of the Canadian grown chickpeas are kabuli chickpeas or garbanzo beans.
what is chickpea flour used for
Chickpea flour is used in pastas, baking mixes and snack foods to increase fibre and protein content.
