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Glossary

Hard-to-Cook Defect

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The hard-to-cook defect is a storage-induced condition in which pulses fail to soften during normal cooking. It develops when pulses are stored at high temperature and humidity and is a major quality risk in old-crop beans, lentils and chickpeas.

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Last updated: August 16, 2026