Garbanzos, Lentils, Dry Peas And Beans Make Crunchy, Healthful Snacks

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Garbanzos, Lentils, Dry Peas And Beans Make Crunchy, Healthful Snacks

ScienceDaily (Nov. 28, 2007) — Garbanzos, lentils, and dry peas and beans can now make crunchy, great-tasting snacks that are also good for you.

That's according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their university colleagues who've created the unique, healthful treats that can come in a variety of shapes, from crisp bits to tubular puffs.

Researcher Jose De J. Berrios of ARS' Western Regional Research Center in Albany, Calif., and Juming Tang and Barry Swanson at Washington State University in Pullman are seeking a patent for the technology that led to the low-sodium, low-fat, cholesterol-free foods. The snacks are also rich in protein and dietary fiber....


http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1126151351.htm

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and make your dentist rich

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Yum.