OBJECTIVE Combating iron deficiency in toddlers with iron-fortified food has proved difficult in countries with phytate-rich diets. For this purpose, a new haem iron preparation was developed. The study compared changes in iron status after administration of refried beans with beans fortified with a haem iron preparation or ferrous sulphate (FeSO4). DESIGN In a masked, stratified-randomised i...

Beans, the stable diet of Nigerians contains serotonin and its precursor, 5-Hydroxytryptophan. Serotonin as a neurotransmitter has neurobehavioural actions which include mood, memory, learning and sleep. It was therefore the aim of this study to find out whether long term consumption of uncooked black eye beans (Vigna unguiculata) diet commonly called iron beans, has effects on some neurobehavi...

Nowadays, soybeans are commercialized in a wide variety of colors and tones. Moreover, some pigmented seeds are being commercialized as soybeans while, on other occasions, these seeds are labeled as mung beans, azuki beans or soybean frijoles generating confusion on their identity. In this work, CE has been applied for the first time for the characterization and differentiation of different pig...

This study evaluated whether grass intercropping can be used to alleviate Fe deficiency chlorosis in dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) grown in high pH, calcareous soils with low organic matter. Field studies were conducted at the University of Wyoming Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center in 2009 and 2010. Black- and navy beans were grown alone or intercropped with annual ryegr...

Beans are vegetables that widely cultivated in Indonesia. The growth of beans is determined by internal and external factors. factor affects the availability nutrients. Vermicompost an organic fertilizer can be used to increase growth. Research has been carried out on Analysis Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Growth Due Treatment Different Types Mulch. This study aims determine: (1) effect type mulch ...

The social and economic burden caused by chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer is enormous. To reduce the impact of these diseases, we must find ways to reduce their prevalence. Epidemiological studies have found links between the incidence of cancer and consumption of dry edible bean {Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in the human diet. Correa (1981) examined data from 41 ...

Introduction Phenolic compounds are important phytonutrients that are ubiquitously distributed throughout the plant kingdom. These compounds are associated with the sensory and nutritional quality of fresh and processed plant foods. Several varieties of dry beans {Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varying in seed shape, size, and color are consumed throughout the world primarily as an important source of ...

Consumption of Phaseolus vulgaris bean species such as pinto, black, navy or kidney may be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. In particular, conditions that are promoted by increased glycaemic stress (hyperglycaemia and hyperinsulinaemia) including diabetes, CVD and cancer seem to be reduced in individuals who eat more of these beans. The present paper discusses the...