Alubia Beans
Alubia Beans are also known as White Kidney beans and commonly grown in Argentina. These beans are creamy and succulent in texture, excellent source of protein for vegetarians. Alubia Beans is a well-established ingredient for making soup, salads, baked beans, and curry dishes among many others.
White Navy Beans
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.
White Kidney Beans
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 flavor.
Dark Red Kidney Beans
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.
Great Northern Beans
A little larger than navy beans, slightly oval, and white. They are used as casseroles, baked beans and soup.
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.
Cranberry Beans
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.
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.