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…compared to other legumes, soy contains more high quality protein, fat, minerals (iron, calcium and potassium), and fewer carbohydrates. Soy is well-known because it is used to produce tofu, vegetarian burgers, miso, tempeh and vegetable drinks. It’s definitely an all-rounder. DID YOU KNOW THAT… BEANS BROAD BEANS PEAS LUPINS CHICKPEAS WILD PEAS LENTILS SOY There are other types of lesser-known legumes, which are equally interesting from a nutritional point of view: • lupins . The white lupin is the most common type in Italy and is grown in Calabria, Campania, Puglia and Lazio. • wild pea . The wild pea, or cicerchia, is widespread only in some regions of the centre-south of Italy: Marche, Molise, Umbria, Lazio and Puglia. • soy . Originally from China, today it is also widely grown in Europe, with Italy being its largest European producer. LEGUMES: A WORLD TO DISCOVER LET’S LEARN TO EAT WELL 13