Beans

The Brown Eye Beans is a variety of black-eyed pea with a naturally polished skin. The grain is small, rounded, and slightly flattened.

Its color ranges from white to light beige, with a brown hilum, which is characteristic of this variety.

When cooked, it has a lighter texture, the broth takes on a light color, and tends to be thinner.

The Jumbo Brown Eye Beans is a variety of black-eyed pea with a rough skin. The grain is slightly larger than the Brown Eye Beans, rounded, and slightly flattened.

Its color ranges from white to light beige, with a brown hilum, which is characteristic of this variety.

When cooked, it has a lighter texture, the broth takes on a light color, and tends to be thinner.

The Black Matpe Beans - Urad is a variety of mung bean with a naturally polished skin. The grain has an intense, glossy black color. It is small in size, rounded, and slightly oval, with a smooth and well-defined surface.

When cooked, the broth of the Black Matpe Beans tends to take on a dark color, usually ranging from deep brown to black, reflecting the grain’s hue.

The broth is thicker than that of the green mung bean, creating a rich and hearty consistency, ideal for soups and more substantial dishes. Its flavor is mild and earthy, with a lightness that makes it suitable for a wide variety of recipes.

The Black Eye Beans is a variety of black-eyed pea with a rough skin. The grain is small, rounded, and slightly flattened.

Its color ranges from white to light beige, with a black hilum, which is characteristic of this variety.

When cooked, it has a lighter texture, the broth takes on a light color, and tends to be thinner.

The Black Kidney Beans has an intense, glossy black color, with a smooth and uniform surface and a white hilum. The grain is medium-sized, oval, and slightly flattened.

When cooked, the broth of the Black Kidney Beans turns dark, usually ranging from deep brown to black.

The broth is thick and hearty, giving dishes a rich and creamy consistency. The flavor of the Black Kidney Beans is strong and slightly earthy.

The Carioca Beans has a light brown color with darker streaks, giving it a distinctive color pattern. The grain is medium-sized, oval, and slightly elongated.

When cooked, the broth of the Carioca Beans tends to be light brown in color.

The broth is not very thick, with a medium consistency that balances between a lighter broth and a creamier texture. The flavor of the Carioca Beans is mild, slightly sweet, and highly versatile.

The Pinto Beans is a medium-sized grain with a characteristic color ranging from light brown to cream, usually with spots or streaks in darker brown tones.

The grain is oval and slightly flattened, with a smooth and well-defined surface.

When cooked, the broth of the Pinto Beans tends to range from light brown to yellowish in color. It is moderately thick, creating a smooth and creamy consistency without being overly dense. The flavor of the Pinto Beans is mild, with a hint of sweetness.

The Cranberry Beans is a medium-sized, round-shaped grain. Its color is a combination of white with red or brown streaks, giving it a very distinctive and attractive pattern.

When cooked, the broth of the Cranberry Beans is usually reddish or light brown, depending on the intensity of the streaks on the grain.

The broth tends to be moderately thick, creating a creamy and slightly dense consistency. The flavor is mild and slightly earthy.

The Light Speckled Kidney Beans is a large, round-shaped grain with a striking coloration. Its grains have a white or cream base with red or brown streaks in an irregular pattern, giving it a distinctive “speckled” appearance.

When cooked, the broth of the Light Speckled Kidney Beans tends to have a lighter color, usually in soft brown or pinkish tones, depending on the intensity of the streaks on the grain.

The broth is generally thick and creamy, providing a rich and substantial consistency. The flavor is mild, with a slightly earthy note and a soft texture.

The Dark Red Kidney Beans is a large, oval, and slightly flattened grain. Its color is an intense red, with shades ranging from lighter to darker red. The grain size is medium to large.

When cooked, the broth of the Dark Red Kidney Beans tends to have a reddish or light brown color, reflecting the color of the grain.

The broth is usually thick and hearty, providing a creamy and rich consistency. The flavor is mild, slightly sweet, and earthy, with a soft yet firm texture when cooked.

The Small Red Kidney Beans is a medium-sized, rounded grain with an intense red color. Its shade can vary from lighter to darker red but always maintains a vibrant and uniform color.

The grain is round and slightly flattened, with a smooth surface.

When cooked, the broth tends to have a reddish or light brown color, slightly translucent.

The broth is thick and creamy, providing a rich and hearty consistency. The bean’s flavor is mild, with an earthy and slightly sweet touch, and its texture when cooked is soft yet firm.

The Green Mung Bean has a vibrant color. The grain is small, rounded, and slightly flattened, with a smooth surface.

When cooked, the Green Mung Bean releases a clear broth that can have a yellowish or greenish tint, depending on the preparation.

The broth tends to be slightly thicker compared to other beans, especially if cooked with little water. Its flavor is mild and slightly sweet, making it very versatile in both savory and sweet recipes.

It is also sprouted to produce bean sprouts.

The Red Bamboo Bean has a dark red shade with a white hilum. The grain is elongated and slightly flattened, with a smooth and well-defined surface.

Its size is quite compact, being smaller than most traditional beans.

When cooked, the broth tends to have a reddish or light brown color.

The broth has a moderately thick consistency, offering a creamy and smooth texture. It is not overly dense but sufficiently hearty.

The flavor is mild, slightly earthy, and sweet.

The Adzuki Bean is a small grain with an intense red color that can range from light to dark red. Its shape is rounded, with a smooth and glossy surface.

When cooked, the broth tends to be clear, usually reddish or light brown in color.

The broth is relatively thin, not as thick as other types of beans, but still provides a pleasant and smooth consistency.

The flavor is sweet and slightly earthy. Its texture after cooking is soft and delicate.

The Cowpeas Bean is a medium-sized grain with a characteristic golden yellow color.

The grain is rounded and slightly flattened, with a smooth and glossy surface. Its vibrant color is one of the main features of this variety.

When cooked, the broth tends to be clear with a soft yellowish tint.

The broth is generally thinner but still has a pleasant and light consistency. The flavor is mild, slightly sweet, and its texture when cooked is soft.

The Pigeon Pea is a medium-sized grain with a color that can vary from yellow to light green. The grain is oval and slightly flattened, with a smooth and well-defined surface.

When cooked, the broth tends to be light in color, usually pale yellow or soft green. The broth is thinner compared to other types of beans but still has a smooth and pleasant consistency.

The flavor is mild and slightly sweet, with a soft texture after cooking.

The Bolinha Red Bean features small to medium-sized grains with a rounded and well-defined shape. Its color is an intense, glossy red, uniform throughout the batch, with slight variations between lighter and darker shades.

The grains have a smooth and polished surface. When cooked, they produce a broth that ranges from reddish to light brown, slightly translucent, with good formation of a thick and flavorful broth.

Its flavor is delicate, slightly sweet, with subtle earthy notes, and its texture after cooking is soft and creamy, maintaining the integrity of the grain even in longer preparations.

The Alubia Bean is characterized by medium to large grains, elongated and slightly oval in shape, with a smooth surface and uniform white color.

During cooking, it produces a clear and slightly thick broth. Its flavor is mild and neutral, allowing for great culinary versatility, and its texture is soft and creamy, maintaining the grain intact even in prolonged preparations.