Nutritional and chemical profiling of UK-grown potato bean (Apios americana Medik) reveal its potential for diet biodiversification and revalorisation
Madalina Neacsu, Nicholas J. Vaughan, Valentina Perri, Gary J. Duncan, Robin Walker, Max Coleman, Wendy Russell
Rowett scientists have found that a plant native to America has potential to be grown in the UK, bringing with it huge benefits for a balanced, sustainable diet. Apios Americana –potato bean which is high in protein – is commonly found in Florida, Texas and Colorado and was once a staple foraged food source.
