But apart from baked beans on toast, pulses - which includes beans and lentils - aren’t really a big part of the British diet. It marks a departure from our European neighbours, particularly ...

Following the government's shock closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive this week, the PGRO is reminding growers that peas and beans should be drilled as soon as possible to avoid a late harvest ...

Pulses do more than just fill your plate - they secretly keep your health in check. What happens when they are gone?

Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses. Staples dishes ...

Buy pulses, if possible, from the last season’s harvest as old beans will need more soaking and will gradually lose their flavour. Look for a shop with a high turnover as the beans are likely to ...

Pulses, including beans, lentils and peas, are easy to cook, delicious and cheap. What’s more they’re incredibly good for you, says Dr Rupy Aujla. At a time when food budgets are pushed ...

Beans are delicious and healthy, but cooking them can be a headache! If you’ve ever tried to cook beans, you know how frustrating it is to wait forever for them to soften. You soak them, boil ...

Total pulse production in China has been projected to increase slightly to 983,000 tonnes in 2024/25 compared to the 959,000 ...

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But apart from baked beans on toast, pulses - which includes beans and lentils - aren’t really a big part of the British diet. It marks a departure from our European neighbours, particularly those ...