The black gram or urad bean[a] (Vigna mungo) is a bean grown in South Asia. Like its relative the mung bean, it has been reclassified from the Phaseolus to the Vigna genus. The product sold as black gram is usually the whole urad bean, whereas the split bean (the interior being white) is called white lentil.

Oct 9, 2023 · Black gram (Vigna mungo), also known as urad dal or urd bean, is a type of legume native to South Asia. It is commonly used in Indian cuisine and is known for its high protein and fiber content.

Vigna mungo beans, or simply mungo beans, are a great source of protein and fiber. With only a 100-gram serving, it meets half of the daily protein needs and 65% of the daily dietary fiber needs. Although their name sounds similar to mung beans, these are not the same type of legumes.

May 15, 2023 · They’re rich in essential amino acids, antioxidants, and nutrients that may help reduce blood pressure, LDL cholesterol levels, and heart disease risk. Mung beans (Vigna radiata) are small, green...

Vigna mungo (also called Mung bean, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Indian subcontinent. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.

Vigna mungo or also known in various common names such as Black Gram, Urd Bean, Black Matpe, and Black Mung Bean, is an erect, hairy, and bushy annual plant with a well-developed tap root and grows up to 100 cm in height. It is often grown in the Indian subcontinent.

May 23, 2024 · Vigna mungo is a member of the family Fabaceae and important medicinal plant that is widely consumed as food in South Asia. It is commonly referred as Black Gram, Urad daal and Maash. It is traditionally used for strangulated bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, constipation, neuropathy, hepatopathy, gastritis, diarrhea, rheumatism, diabetes, etc.

Vigna mungo L. Heppar (black gram) is one of the favorite legumes cultivated in south-east Asian countries including India due to its high protein content, which contributes positively to its nutritional importance mainly in people dwelling in lower economic strata of the society.

Phaseolus Mungo is a type of legume commonly called black gram or urad bean. It’s native to South Asia and has been a dietary staple in Indian cuisine for centuries. These small, black seeds are highly nutritious and rich in protein, fiber, and essential minerals.

Oct 13, 2024 · Vigna mungo is an erect, hairy, bushy, annual plant with a well-developed taproot, growing 30 - 100cm tall. The stem is diffusely branched from the base. Sometimes the plant adopts a twining habit