pulses

Dry peas (Pisum sativum) have the largest production volume of all special crops in Canada. There are several varieties of dry peas grown in Canada including yellow, green, maple, green marrowfat, and Austrian winter peas. […]

Pulses, including lentils, are increasingly being used in healthy diets in order to promote general well being and to reduce the risk of illness. Lentils are high in fibre, low in fat and cholesterol free. […]

The two commercial types of chick peas produced are Kabuli and Desi. Kabuli chick peas, also known as garbanzo beans, have a larger, cream-coloured seed with a thin seed coat, while the Desi type has […]