Though the term “bean” may refer to different plant species, many of the types of beans frequently eaten by humans can be further classified into a subgroup called pulses. Pulses are the edible, dry seeds from legume plant pods.

Common varieties of pulses include:
- Beans: Kidney, adzuki, black, pinto, black-eyed pea, mung, fava
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): Desi and kabuli
- Dry peas: Whole green, split green, whole yellow, split yellow
- Lentils: Red, green, brown and black

Large Green Lentil


Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Medium Green Lentil


Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Small Green Lentil


Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Whole Red Lentil


Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Split Red Lentil

Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.