ONE OF THE FIVE MESSAGES THAT FAO AIMS TO HIGHLIGHT DURING THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PULSES IN 2016 - ARE THE NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF PULSES AND ENCOURAGE A PARADIGM SHIFT TOWARDS INCLUDING MORE OF THIS NUTRITIONAL POWERHOUSE IN DIETS ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Pea protein is a “complete protein,” but it’s low in one vital amino acid. Unlike some plant-based protein powders, pea protein is well digested and highly bioavailable. Pea protein is almost as good as whey protein for building muscle, feeling satiated, and recovering from workouts...

Check out this AMAZING infographic- on the TOP 10 REASONS TO EAT PULSES - and learn GLOBAL EXAMPLES OF COMMON PAIRINGS OF BEANS AND GRAINS! 

... Americans are consuming more pulse-focused food products like hummus, which has seen retail sales rise from less than $10 million in the late 1990s to industry estimates in the range of $700-800 million in more recent years, according to the U.S. Dry Pea and Lentil Council.

Protein is found in foods from both plants and animals. Protein is made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units, called amino acids, which are linked to one another in long chains. The sequence of amino acids determines each protein’s unique structure and its specific function.

Crop diversification can improve the sustainability of Western agriculture. In particular, pulses are crops that can help both agriculture and the food industry become more ecological, as they reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help reduce animal-based consumption. 

Global pulse ingredients Market is witnessing the steady growth from the past few years. This is mainly due to increased health consciousness among the consumers across the globe. In addition to this, rising demand for pulse ingredients in various applications in food and beverage industry, further driving the growth of market. In addition to this, growing preference for vegan diet and vegan food, offering potential growth opportunities for the vendors in the global pulse ingredients market.