Facts about Beans

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   Navy beans contain approximately 19 grams of protein per cooked cup, rivaling the protein content of ground beef at similar serving sizes.

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   Beans were domesticated independently in Mesoamerica around 7000 BCE and in the Andes around 8000 BCE, making them among humanity's oldest cultivated crops alongside grains.

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   Pinto beans sold in the United States must meet USDA standards requiring no more than 2 percent damage or defects per 100-pound sample to achieve premium grade classification.

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   Black beans contain approximately 15 grams of fiber per cooked cup, providing roughly 60 percent of the daily recommended fiber intake for adults.

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   Dried beans can be stored for 10-30 years in cool, dry conditions without significant nutritional degradation, making them an ideal long-term food security crop.

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   Canned beans retain approximately 80 percent of their nutritional value compared to dried beans after the canning process, including most minerals and vitamins.

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   Legume root nodules harbor rhizobium bacteria that fix approximately 100 to 300 kilograms of atmospheric nitrogen per hectare annually, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

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   Soybeans contain approximately 36 percent protein by weight, making them one of the richest plant-based protein sources available.

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   In 2022, global bean production reached approximately 32 million metric tons, with India producing over 25 percent of the world's supply.

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