SOTON BEANS
The Ancient Superfood with a Voting Trick!
🤯Did you know?
Broad beans are one of the oldest crops in the world—even the Ancient Romans used them to vote! A white bean meant “yes,” and a black bean meant “no.” But that’s not all! These beans are packed with energy, protein, and even vitamins. Let’s dig into the amazing world of broad beans!
📍Where Do Broad Beans Grow?
Broad beans (also called Vicia faba) love cool weather and grow in many places around the world, from Ecuador to Finland! They’re super tough and can even survive frost.
💪Bean Power!
Broad beans may look simple, but they’re nutrition superheroes! Check out what’s inside 100g of these mighty beans
| Nutrients | Amount |
| Energy | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 26g |
| Carbohydrate | 58g |
| Vitamin B1 | 46% of daily needs |
| Iron | 37% of daily needs |
| Potassium | 35% of daily needs |
How Do People Eat Broad Beans Around the World?
- Ecuador-Steamed and served as a snack!
- Finland-Used to make a meat substitute (like veggie burgers)!
- Egypt-Washed and cooked into ful-medames, a yummy breakfast dish!