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Health effects of increased legume consumption in humans

Project

Food and consumer protection

This project contributes to the research aim 'Food and consumer protection'. Which funding institutions are active for this aim? What are the sub-aims? Take a look:
Food and consumer protection


Project code: MRI-PBE-08-1010-hülsenfruchtverzehr
Contract period: 01.01.2019 - 30.06.2022
Purpose of research: Applied research

Pulses increase satiety, improve glycaemic control and cholesterol concentrations, and reduce body weight. Therefore, pulses could contribute to diets preventing overweight and associated diseases. Food based dietary guidelines across Europe recommend a higher intake of pulses. However, pulse consumption in European countries and particularly in Germany is low. Convenient pulse products aiming to increase consumer acceptance have been brought to the market, without evidence regarding their health effects. We hypothesize that regular consumption of innovative, convenient pulse products is equally beneficial for health as traditional pulse dishes.

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BMEL Frameworkprogramme 2008

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