Lentils, chickpeas, beans … legumes They are one of the most complete foods for their nutritional properties: they are rich in proteins, carbohydrates and also a good source of minerals – potassium, iron or magnesium, among others – and vitamins. Today legumes can be found in various formats, dry or preserved in conservation. The latter, The legumes already cookedfacilitating the task during cooking and are a good solution for those who do not have – or don’t want to use – a lot to prepare them.
In stews or salads, the recipes that can be made with the vegetable legumes of supermarkets are infinite. However, doubt can derive from the fact that this product It can be consumed as it isor it is necessary to wash it with water previously.
The supermarket chain Mercadonawhich has a wide variety of canned legumes in its establishments, she responded to this problem Through its websiteWhere Resolve doubts most common by its customers.
In this regard, he clarified him “It is not necessary to wash them“, since” the normal is Drain the liquid and cook or consume them without him. “
As for the liquid in which legumes are preserved, from Mercadona indicate that “if you prefer to consume the liquid, there are no problems in doing it”. This type of viscose water is called AquafabaAnd it is used in vegan desserts, since it is the perfect substitute for egg white, with which meringues or mousses can be made.
The presence of legumes in various gastronomies all over the world and their importance for centuries for agriculture has led the United Nations to establish, in 2018, the World Legume Daywhich is celebrated every February 10th.
Also, it is nutritional value When consuming, dry or canned, Does not varyas I remember from Spanish agency for food and nutritional safety (Aecosan): “They have a very similar nutritional value. The only difference is the salt content that some can be can” indicate.
