Pulses are the edible seeds of plants in the legume family. Pulses are annual crops that yield between one and 12 grains or seeds. Pulses are healthy, nutritious and easy to cook. Dried peas, edible beans, lentils and chickpeas are the most common varieties of pulses. Pulses are very high in protein and fibre, and are low in fat. Pulses are a great tasting addition to any diet.
Origin: Canada, U.S., Australia, Russia, Turkey and Nepal
Reds variety: Crimson, Robin, Impala, Maxim, Nugget, Nipper, Blitz and Northfield
Origin: Canada, U.S., Australia, Russia, Turkey and Nepal
Greens variety: Easton (small green), Richlea (medium green) and Laird (large green)
Origin: Canada, U.S., Australia, Mexico, Argentina, Ethiopia, Burma, Russia, Ukraine and India
Origin: Australia, Pakistan, Ethiopia and Myanmar
Variety: Desi, Jimbour, Kyabra
Origin: Canada, Russia, Ukraine and other Black Sea countries
Variety: Yellow Peas, Green Peas and Dun Peas
Origin: Myanmar, Thailand, Tanzania, and Kenya
Origin: Myanmar, Thailand, Tanzania, and Kenya
Origin: Burma, Madagascar, Kenya, Ethiopia
Origin: Ethiopia, Kenya, China, Brazil, Peru, Madagascar and Myanmar
Variety: Red Kidney Beans, Red Speckled Kidney Beans, Light Speckled Kidney Beans