Legumes, including peas, beans and lentils, are present in all of our Botanical Blends. Why? It's simple: when you look at a meadow, you instantly see that there are legumes growing naturally everywhere within it. For example, vetch is a wild pea that grows widely in meadows in the UK and provides little edible peas that are extremely nutritious. Not only are most legumes high in protein as a plant-based option, but they are also great sources of fibre, which is important for digestion. Legumes really must be either cooked, or fermented over time and then baked, because eating them raw can actually be toxic. This List of Legumes for Botanical Blends is an example of the variety and diversity I prefer to incorporate into my breads. The way you incorporate them in your mix is really important ...
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