Black Gram

Black Gram

Black gram is a type of bean grown in the Indian subcontinent, which has a surprising number of health benefits, including its ability to boost energy, protect cardiovascular health, reduce pain and inflammation, improve immunity, aid in maintaining skin health, manage diabetes, build strong bones, strengthen the nervous system, and optimize digestion.

You may know black gram by a number of other names, including mungo beans, black lentils, or matpe beans, but they are all describing the same impressive type of bean, scientifically known as Wigna mungo. Having been cultivated on the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years, it has become one of the most important pulse varieties in that region of the world. [1] It is valued not only due to its hearty ability to grow in challenging conditions, and its widespread availability, but also for its dense mixture of nutrients. Black gram is sold as a complete un-split bean in some regions, or the cracked open variety, showing the white flesh within, making these very recognizable items in the market.