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This means that their production depletes fewer of the planet’s limited resources. Legumes not only have a high nutritional value and a low environmental impact, but are also economically sustainable because of their low cost. …2016 was declared by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) the “International Year of Legumes”. This gesture was aimed at raising public awareness of both the nutritional benefits of legumes and their environmentally sustainable production. DID YOU KNOW THAT… Why are legumes considered a food with a “low environmental impact”? The cultivation of legumes increases soil fertility. Legumes help to enrich the soil of nitrogen by taking advantage of bacteria called “Nitrogen fixers”, which are able to fix nitrogen from air. This reduces the use of nitrogen fertilizers which, when in excess, can be harmful to the environment. Moreover, when compared to the production of other protein- rich foods legumes require less water because they adapt well to dry environments. FOR THE CURIOUS Esselunga takes care of the environment: the line of legumes Esselunga BIO safeguards the environment and biodiversity by using natural production processes. Organic certification is guaranteed by controls during production and laboratory analysis which allows the tracing of the products along the food chain. The entire line of Esselunga BIO legumes is 100% Italian and includes both dried (chickpeas, cannellini beans, borlotti beans, green and red lentils) and canned products (peas, cannellini beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils). All the Esselunga BIO legumes are excellent for preparing traditional and non-traditional dishes. Find out more in the sustainability section of the esselunga.it website. OUR SUSTAINABILITY LEGUMES: A WORLD TO DISCOVER LET’S LEARN TO EAT WELL 25