This family is often called the legume or bean family. It is estimated to contain
around 20,000 species across over 700 genera. The members are a vital source of
food for humans and animals worldwide due to its high nutritional value. They are
a rich source of plant-based proteins, dietary fibers, carbohydrates, vitamins and
minerals including iron, folate, potassium, and phosphorus, etc. Some members
contain anti-nutritional compounds such as lectins, phytates, tannins, etc. (MartínCabrejas 2019).
