Pinto Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) as a Functional Food: Implications on Human Health
Most foods are considered functional in terms of providing nutrients and energy to sustain daily life, but dietary systems that are capable of preventing or remediating a stressed or diseased state are classified as functional foods. Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) contain high levels of chemicall...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-02-01
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| Series: | Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/3/1/90 |