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Broad bean (Vicia faba)Br

Broad bean (Vicia faba)

(407 words)
December 4, 2025

Fava bean (Vicia faba) is an annual, cold-tolerant crop plant belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae). Widely cultivated as a food source in many regions of the world, fava bean is an important legume consumed both fresh and dried. Throughout history, it has been one of the fundamental sources of protein and carbohydrates in human nutrition and has gained a significant role in agricultural production due to its soil-improving properties. Fava bean is evaluated in terms of its structural charac

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Şule Bozkurt

Şule Bozkurt

Akyurt Teberik Bean

Akyurt Teberik Bean

(692 words)
December 1, 2025

Akyurt Teberik Bean is a variety of bean belonging to the species Phaseolus vulgaris var. comminus within the Fabaceae family, cultivated in the Akyurt district of Ankara Province. This bean holds a significant place in Akyurt’s agricultural economy and has a long-standing tradition. It was officially registered as a geographical indication by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 22 December 2023. The registration was formally initiated by the Akyurt Municipality on 24 January 2022.Charact

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Elif Laçin

Elif Laçin

Dried Beans

Dried Beans

(672 words)
December 18, 2025

Dried beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are a fundamental food item with widespread consumption in Türkiye. Due to their nutritional content and economic accessibility, they are consumed in various ways by different socio-economic groups. In Turkish cuisine, dried bean has become a cultural symbol embedded in collective memory. This dish, typically served with rice, pickles and ayran, is regarded in together culture as a “national menu”.Dried beans are found in diverse settings, from House kitchens

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Meryem Betül Kaya

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