Nature: Formation and Distribution of Vitamin C in the Radicle and Cotyledon of the Broad Bean (Vicia faba) Formation and Distribution of Vitamin C in the Radicle and Cotyledon of the Broad Bean (Vicia faba) Vicia faba L., commonly referred to as “faba bean” or “broad bean”, is known for its protein-rich seeds and its yield potential in agriculture. It is used for human consumption as well as for animal ... Broad beans, vicia faba, come from the Fabaceace family also referred to as the vetch or pea family.
It is an annual plant with beautiful edible flowers, commonly pale white, streaked with purple; ... DURING an investigation on the quantity of vitamin C in the broad bean, it was observed that the dry bean contained a high quantity of the vitamin. The figures obtained were between 9 mgm. and 11 mgm.
broad bean vicia faba, The Guardian: Broad beans could be the cure to Britain’s blues, says Cambridge research scientist Broad beans could be the cure to Britain’s blues, says Cambridge research scientist The potential for locally grown faba bean to increase the protein content in store-bought bread is being investigated by researchers in the UK. Is faba bean the greatest thing since sliced bread?
