MSU Food Product Development Lab explores possibilities for Montana pulses

Jamie Henneman
Oct 24, 2023
Oct 24, 2023

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Have you ever tried a lentil puff, lentil couscous or a salad dressing made from purslane? The Food Product Development Lab at Montana State University (MSU) is in the process of developing these and other new food items from crops grown in Montana.

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