Usage Note
Hülsenfrüchte is the collective term for all edible legumes: lentils (Linsen), chickpeas (Kichererbsen), beans (Bohnen), and peas (Erbsen). Used in nutritional advice and recipes; almost always in the plural.
Examples
"Hülsenfrüchte sind eine wichtige pflanzliche Eiweißquelle in der vegetarischen Küche."
Natural Translation
Pulses are an important plant-based protein source in vegetarian cooking.
Literal Translation
Pulses are an important plant-based protein-source in the vegetarian kitchen.
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