Beans

 

is within the pulses, the most important for human consumption , is cultivated almost worldwide , in 129 countries on 5 continents .

Latin America has the highest bean production and consumption also about more than 45% of world production comes from Latin America , where it is regarded as a product of the peasant economy .

The archaeological studies indicate that the bean is native to the Americas. Evidence is found in regions such as Mexico and Peru , the bean has an age of 5000-8000 years.

These two countries are vying for that is the place of origin of the beans because you can find more of the five groups grown in the region .

There are evidences that in Mesopotamia sow crops of beans, corn , squash, and peppers or chili , which were the main food source for the cultures that inhabited is in Latin America for over 8000 years.

It is known that in the early sixteenth century , the Spanish conquistadors who were brought to Europe bean seeds and years later the Portuguese spread it in different African countries.

The bean is a highly nutritious grain , considered as the main source of protein , especially for low-income populations apart is within the commodities for food security in rural areas and low income.

The bean protein content agree to genotype changes in gerenal is 24 % , which is above the corn and potato quality and quantity .

Bean is rich in iron and is a good source of fiber and carbohydrates