Issue No.11 BeanBeans are a prime source of plant based protein that have always appeared on lists of superfoods. Efficient to cultivate, these protein rich crops have been farmed throughout history and used in ways that contributed greatly to human food culture. In big bean consuming countries like Korea and China, beans become tofu, pastes, and sauces for daily consumption, and they enjoy a high status as a food staple alongside rice. Beans, having paved the way to