HONEY BEANS OLOYIN

Botanical Name :

Phaseolus vulgaris

Common name:

Ewa Oloyin, Nigerian Red beans

Description – Honey Beans Oloyin Buildrestfoods

Beans is a protein containing food which are often included among the crops called pulses or legumes. It is commonly eaten in Nigeria with plantain. Beans can be cooked in different ways including boiling, frying and baking and are used in many traditional dishes throughout the world. Honey beans oloyin is brown in color and it is naturally sweet when it is cooked. It has a uniquely light sweet taste.

Nutrient Profile:

	Compound	Per/100g raw
Macronutrients	Energy	340.5kcal
	Carbohydrate	56.57
	Sugar
	Fiber	2.34
	Fat	1.47
	Protein	23.95
	Water	10.19
Vitamins and mineral	Calcium, Magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, Potassium, calcium, Folate,sodium, Iron,  Naicine, Vitamin B6
Phytochemicals and antioxidant	Flavonoids, phenolic, tocopherol

 

HEALTH IMPORTANCE

Dietary fiber in beans helps to promote weight loss It helps in preventing digestive problems It prevents malnutrition It helps to maintain healthy digestive systems It helps to regulate blood pressure For fast cell regeneration

Possible uses in food preparation

It is used for making soup (gbegiri) It is used for pudding (moimoi) It is used for beans porridge Used for salad mixture Used to accompany staples like bread, rice, yam, cassava etc