Pulses are good! In salads, soups, as an accompaniment, it is a super food to consume without moderation. So much so that we talk about them today as nutraceuticals thanks to their high levels of fibre, vitamins and minerals. However, with less than 2 kg per year and per person, pulses remain very little consumed in France. Whether you are looking for weight loss, whether you want to reduce your meat consumption or consume more responsibly, legumes will answer all these problems. So, what are you waiting for to boost your consumption? "For vegetarians or flexitarians, legumes are an interesting alternative to the consumption of animal protein, especially if they are eaten with a share of cereals", specifies Huguette Trescarte, manager of the company which has around twenty employees. . Indeed, combining the two during the same meal allows you to have the necessary intake of amino acids. For those who lack inspiration, the company offers many recipes on its site such as a Tartare of St-Jacques or a fondant tart with green lentils from Puy. And for people who have trouble digesting lentils, Mrs. Trescarte has a tip:“cook them in two stages, this will remove the tannin (dark juice) that is released during cooking. By replacing the first water with clear water, no more problems! »
Trescarte, a committed family business
Puy lentils, French green lentils, split peas, chickpeas, flageolets, quinoa… the Trescarte company offers many legumes that can be found under the “La Ponote brands. ” , “The Good Sower and “The Swan ". With 60 years of experience, it is committed to the producers of the region and ensures meticulous monitoring from sowing to the shelves. “We maintain close relations with the producers to whom we give precise specifications. We advise them until the harvest, then they bring their product to our silo where we carry out an initial cleaning. »
While there is an organic range, a conventional range and a 10-minute quick cooking range, the family business campaigns through its sectors for more environmental and societal agriculture through the use of natural alternatives in order to reduce to more than 80% the use of phytopharmaceutical insecticides. “Of course it requires a lot more work, but it is an approach that was important to us for better respect for nature and people,” explains Huguette Trescarte who took over the family business. Local and French agriculture, respect for producers and the land, not to mention the health benefits, it would be a shame to do without legumes from the small Auvergne family business!
