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عدس اصفر Yellow Lentil
Yellow Lentil (Lens culinaris) 1. Names Arabic: عدس أصفر (Ads Asfar), عدس أملس (Ads Amlas) English: Yellow lentil, Split pigeon pea (in some regions) Scientific Name: Lens culinaris 2. Botanical Description Family: Fabaceae (Legume family) Growth: Annual short plant (30-50 cm) Leaves: Small compound pinnate leaves Flowers: White or light blue Pods: Small pods containing 1-2 seeds 3.…
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البازلاء Peas
Peas (Pisum sativum) Names Arabic: بازلاء (Bazella), بسلة (Bassella) English: Peas, Garden peas Scientific Name: Pisum sativum Botanical Description Family: Fabaceae (Legume family) Growth: Annual climbing plant (50-200 cm) Leaves: Pinnate compound with tendrils Flowers: White or pink Pods: Contain 4-10 seeds Main Varieties Green peas: For fresh/frozen consumption Dry peas: For cooking after drying Sugar snap peas: Edible pods Snow…
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اللب الابيض Pumpkin Seeds
Name Arabic: Al-Lub Al-Abyad (Pumpkin Seeds) English: Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita pepo seeds) Botanical Description Seeds from the pumpkin plant (Cucurbita pepo), family Cucurbitaceae. Features: Flat oval seeds (1-2 cm long) Creamy white color with hard outer shell Nutrient-rich green inner kernel Mild nutty flavor when roasted Crunchy texture after roasting Main Types Regular White Seeds (from common pumpkin) Large White Seeds (from giant pumpkin) Organic White Seeds (from organic farming)…
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ذرة عويجة Pearl Millet
Pearl Millet Name Arabic: Thurrat Al-Aweega (White corn, white millet) English: Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) Botanical Description Pearl millet (scientific name: Pennisetum glaucum) is an annual plant from the Poaceae family. It is characterized by: Erect stems 1-3 meters tall Long narrow leaves 3-5 cm wide Dense cylindrical inflorescences 15-50 cm long Small round or oval seeds 3-5 mm in…
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فول الصويا Soybean
Soybean Name Arabic: Ful Al-Soya (Soybean) English: Soybean (Glycine max) Botanical Description Soybean (scientific name: Glycine max) is an annual legume belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is characterized by: Erect stems 0.5-1.5 meters tall Broad trifoliate leaves Small white or purple flowers Pods containing 2-4 seeds Round or oval yellow, black or green seeds Deep roots with nitrogen-fixing nodules…
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الترمس Lupine Beans
Lupin/Lupine Beans Names Arabic: ترمس (Termis), ترمس أبيض (White Lupin) English: Lupin, Lupine beans Scientific Name: Lupinus albus (White Lupin) Botanical Description Family: Fabaceae (Legume family) Growth: Annual plant (50-150 cm tall) Leaves: Palmate (hand-shaped) Flowers: Pink/white/blue clusters Pods: Hairy pods containing 3-6 seeds Main Varieties White Lupin (Lupinus albus): Most common Yellow Lupin (Lupinus luteus) Narrow-leaf Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) Health Benefits ✓ Highest plant protein (35-40%)✓ Rich…
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الحمص Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum)
Product Name and Description Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are round, beige-colored legumes with a firm texture and nutty flavor. They are widely used in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Indian, and African cuisines. Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making them popular in both traditional and modern…
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لوبياء Cowpea
1. Names Arabic: لوبيا (Lubia), فاصوليا العين السوداء (Black-eyed Bean) English: Cowpea, Black-eyed pea Scientific Name: Vigna unguiculata 2. Botanical Description Family: Fabaceae (Legume family) Growth: Annual creeping or upright plant Leaves: Dark green trifoliate Flowers: White or light purple Pods: Long (15-30 cm) containing 8-12 seeds 3. Main Varieties Black-eyed pea: White seeds with a black spot White cowpea:…
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الفاصوليا البيضاء White Beans
Names Arabic: فاصوليا بيضاء (Fasoulia Bayda), لوبيا بيضاء (Lubia Bayda) English: White beans, Navy beans, Cannellini beans Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris Botanical Description Family: Fabaceae (Legume family) Growth Habit: Annual climbing or bush plant Leaves: Bright green trifoliate Flowers: Small white or pink blossoms Pods: Contain 4-6 smooth white seeds Main Varieties Navy beans: Small, oval-shaped Cannellini beans: Large, kidney-shaped Great Northern beans: Medium-sized…
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الفول المدشوش Split Fava Beans (Dehulled Broad Beans)
Split Fava Beans (Dehulled Broad Beans) Split fava beans are mature, dried fava beans that have had their outer hulls removed and are then split into halves. They are pale yellow and used widely in Middle Eastern, African, and South Asian cuisine. They are valued for their high protein content and ease of cooking. Physical…
