Are Legumes the new favourite source of nutrients?

With the continuing customer focus of adapting to the ever increasing cost of living, the food industry continues their focus on technology and new techniques. And an ingredient category that is globally on the rise with new technologies is Legumes. Being a great source of nutrients, their growing use as an alternative to red meats is not surprising. But legumes are also playing a leading role in the shelf stable aisle, in a traditional sense canned lentils and other vegetables are popular again to reduce fresh wastage and excess spending. Newer exciting products on the shelves like lentil chips, microwavable lentil pouches and lentil pastas are just a few examples products being purchased as healthier alternatives.

Some legume varieties are now also offering sustainable credentials, such as how they are grown and processed. These new farming practices are increasing consumer awareness of their buying habits, and the impacts on the planet. 

	Faba Beans Commonly known as the broad bean, the Faba Bean is a major pulse crop that is grown in Victoria. Origin: Australia. Kosher Certified. Carton: 25kg Poly Bag. Colour: Light/Medium Brown.
	Red Lentils Did you know 1.69 tonnes of Australian Red Lentils were processed in 2022 - 2023? Origin: Australia. Colour: Light/Bright Orange. Kosher Certified. Carton: 25kg Poly Bag.
	Soy Beans A species of legume originally from 11th Century China.  Origin: Australia. Colour: Cream. Carton: 25kg Poly Bag.