Laird
Richlea
Eston
Crimson
Split Red
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Kabuli 8mm
Kabuli 9mm
Kabuli 10mm
Desi Chickpeas
Split Desi
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White Kidney
Dark Red Kidney
Light Red Kidney
Great Northern
Navy Pea Beans
Small Red
Cranberry
Black Bean
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Whole Green
Green Split
Marrowfat
Yellow Split
Whole Yellow
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Beans
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The common bean has been cultivated for six thousand years in the Americas. Beans
are one of the longest-cultivated plants. Broad beans, with seeds the size of the
small fingernail. Beans were an important alternative source of protein throughout
Old and New World history, and still are today.
There are over 4,000 cultivars of bean on record in the United States alone. An
interesting modern example of the diversity of bean use is the modern urban recipe
15 bean soup, which, as the name implies, contains literally fifteen different varieties
of bean.
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White Kidney Bean
It is a haricot bean that was originally cultivated in Argentina but became an Italian
stalwart, widely used in their cuisine around the world. This variety has a very
smooth texture with an elusive nutty flavour.
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Dark Red Kidney Bean
Large number of varieties, kidney-shaped with a deep glossy red color (dark red
kidneys) or deep glossy pink color (light red kidneys). They are smoother in taste
and texture than the dark red kidney bean. This red bean is popular in the Caribbean
region, where they are normally served with rice..
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Light Red Kidney Bean
Light red Kidney Bean excellent source of protein and iron. Rich
in flavour for soups, chilli, casseroles and salads..
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Great Northern Bean
A little larger than navy beans, slightly oval, and white. They
are used as casseroles, baked beans and soup.
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White Navy
Navy beans are small, pea-sized beans that are creamy white in
color. They are mild-flavoured beans that are dense and smooth. Like other common
beans.
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Small Red Beans
Small to medium sized plump round beans, dark red in color They are smoother in
taste and texture than the dark red kidney bean. This red bean is popular in the
Caribbean region, where they are normally served with rice.
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Cranberry
These beans are related to the Tongues of Fire Beans. Very popular for Spanish,
Italian and Portuguese dishes. They are ivory in color with red markings, sometimes
red with ivory markings.
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Black Beans
Medium sized, oval, with a matte black color. Black beans are sweet tasting with
a mushroom-like flavor, and a soft texture. This is one of the most popular beans
in the Americas. They can be served by themselves or as a side dish mixed with peppers,
fruit, refried beans or rice.
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