Faba bean: A crop that serves as complete food

Abstract

Faba bean, has been since a long time remained an underutilized crop. It has a wide nutritional utility as it is a good source of protein,
carbohydrates, fibre and is rich in phosphorous, iron, potassium and
vitamin B complex. The bean is used for flavouring Mediterranean,
Chinese, Indian ,Italian and other dishes and also has medicinal uses. The bean has not been exploited to the fullest because of lack of awareness about its nutritive value.