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- 1Gardener harvests beans and tomatoes ahead of winter●Lots of colour still going at the plot. Collected more drying beans and tomatoes and cut back some stuff ready for winte
An allotment gardener reports plenty of colour still on the plot, with more drying beans and tomatoes collected and some plants cut back in preparation for winter planting. The update reflects the seasonal shift many growers are working through as autumn sets in, sharing progress and tips with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
- 2Faba bean protein emerges as plasma replacement in wet pet food▼Faba bean protein offers plasma replacement options in wet pet food
Faba bean protein is being put forward as a functional substitute for animal plasma in wet pet food formulations, according to PetfoodIndustry. Spray-dried plasma is widely used in pet food for palatability and binding but faces cost and supply pressures, so plant proteins are gaining attention as alternatives. The report suggests faba bean protein can deliver similar functional benefits while supporting cleaner, more sustainable ingredient lists.
- 3Eating More Pulses Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk●Increased pulse consumption leads to decrease in heart disease
Researchers report that eating more pulses — beans, lentils, chickpeas and dried peas — is associated with a decrease in heart disease. The findings point to pulses' fibre, protein and low fat content as protective factors, and support dietary guidance encouraging people to substitute pulses for refined grains or red and processed meats in everyday meals.