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Lablab purpureus

Vernacular Name
Hyacinth Bean, Lab lab bean, Tonga bean

Category
Legumes

Use
RankClass
2Food and Beverages
 Pharmaceutical
 Cosmetics
3Health and Functional Products
3Fodder/Animal feed
 Fibre, Fuel and Building
 Ornamental
 Environmental
2Other

  1. Very relevant
  2. Not very relevant

Place of Origin
India

Actual Distribution
It has been widely distributed to many tropical and subtropical countries where it has become naturalised, especially in Africa.The wild forms are believed to have originated in India and were introduced into Africa from southeast Asia during the eighth century. At present, it is common in Africa,... [Read_more]

Places and Types of Utilization
The mature seed is edible as long as it is thoroughly cooked. It is rich in protein and can be used as a staple food. The seed can also be prepared as 'tofu' or be fermented into 'tempeh' in the same way that soya beans are used in Japan. It can also be sprouted and eaten raw. The tender young... [Read_more]

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