LEGUMES FROM EUROPE

ABOUT US

Nice to meet you, we are Legumes From Europe.

Legumes are vital part of the human diet and now they are cherished for their healthy qualities, and the desire to eat in harmony with the Earth. The Project “Legumes From Europe” is an European Comission Campaign to motivate the intake of legumes in the wonderful countries of Australia and United Arab Emirates. 

In these countries we have learned different cultures from rich and surprising lands, and we are happy to be there until 2024 with this project. The main purpose ir motivating this healthy and rich food and increase the knowledge about the process of legumes in Europe.

Canned Legumes with high quality manufacturing process, wich allow you to bring the pearls of nature to your table. Even if you day was long and heavy, you have the right to eat healthy, preparingt a meal easy to cook and the rich in nutrients. You also will love our special recipe ideas, events and contest because our mission and vision is to continue encouraging healthy nutrition to improve people’s quality of life. Now, Legumes From Europe are available for you.

nature's pearls - easy to cook legumes

THE HISTORY OF LEGUMES

 

The most common legumes in the EU are pulses (like beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas) and soya beans.

Archaeological finds show the first human consumption of legumes dates back to before 10,000 years BCE.  From the Neolithic age of agriculture, cereal cultivation was first, then camel legumes.

The Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations grew and ate many types and varieties of legumes.

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THE ROLE OF LEGUMES IN THE HUMAN DIET

Legumes are rich in vegetable proteins and micronutrients making them a healthy and delicious alternative to proteins of animal origin. They have a low fat content (2-4%) and are an important source of iron and zinc, carbohydrates and fibre. Completely gluten-free, they are suitable for celiacs.

In Italy, the rediscovery of the beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet, combined with a greater sensitivity to environmental protection, have contributed to a return to the cultivation and consumption of legumes, which had been lost in the 1960s.

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THE PROCESSING INDUSTRY IN EUROPE AND ITALY 

Canned legumes allow consumers to eat the products they want all year round, anywhere in the world, with the same characteristics as the fresh product and with guaranteed hygiene and food safety. The Italian canning industry is known for its high quality, safety and tradition based on respect for the land, commitment and passion; its products particularly coveted in foreign markets. The industry has a strong commitment to ensuring safe, responsible working conditions and environmental sustainability, with major investments in energy efficiency and the reduction of water consumption.

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FOOD SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 

 

Italy and the European Union have always been in the vanguard regarding food safety and the quality of food products.

To assure consumers of a high level of food safety and safeguard the agri food sector from recurrent crises, the EU has adopted the farm to fork strategy to meet the challenge of assuring health and safe food along the whole food chain, with an integrated control system, based on a combination of high requirements for agri food products for health and animal and plant welfare, whether produced in the EU or imported.  

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FRESH, DRIED AND PRESERVED LEGUMES

Legumes can be fresh, dried or preserved. 

Fresh legumes, characterised by their high water content, with hydrosoluble vitamins and mineral salts, are rich in nutrients and a low calorie intake; when frozen, they preserve all the nutritional properties of the fresh product with a very slight loss of hydrosoluble vitamins and mineral salts.

Dry legumes are the most caloric due to their higher concentration of proteins, carbohydrates (low in soy) and lipids (low in all legumes except soy). Most legumes, such as chickpeas and lentils, are found only dried.

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