The following points highlight the three main types of legumes. Type # 1. Soybean (Hindi – Bhat or Ramkurthi): Botanical Name: Glycine max (L.) Merr. Family: Papilionaceae 1. It is an erect or prostrate, small, bushy annual plant (Fig. 72). 2. Seeds of soybean are the richest natural vegetable food known. 3. The flour, which contains high amount of protein [...]
In this article we will discuss about the two most commonly found beverages that are found in India. 1. Tea (Hindi – Cha or Chat): Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis (L). O. Kuntze (Syn. Thea sinensis L.) Family: Theaceae 1. It is the most common non-alcoholic beverage, used by more than one-half of the world's population. 2. It is obtained from [...]
The following points highlight the five main types of fumitories and masticatories. The types are: 1. Betel 2. Tobacco 3. Bidi 4. Cigarette 5. Prepared Betel. Type # 1. Betel (Paan): Botanical Name: Piper betle Family: Piperaceae 1. Crores of the people in the world use this masticatory. 2. These are the leaves of Piper betel, a climbing shrub. 3. [...]