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North-East India's Traditional Beans Found Rich in Antioxidants
Original: Hidden Superbeans: North-East India Landraces Pack Powerful Antioxidants
Researchers report that traditional bean landrace varieties from North-East India contain unusually high levels of antioxidants, giving the little-known local legumes 'superbean' status. The findings highlight the nutritional value of indigenous crop varieties and could boost interest in conserving and commercialising them. Nutrition and food-science communities are sharing the story as attention grows on underused native crops.
Why now: New research highlighting the exceptional antioxidant content of indigenous North-East Indian bean varieties has drawn attention to underappreciated native crops.
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Evidence
- Hidden Superbeans: North-East India Landraces Pack Powerful Antioxidants · Bioengineer.org
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