Black Beans
Premium export-quality Black Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) — also known as Turtle Beans. Shiny black coat, creamy white interior, meaty flavour. Widely traded globally for canning, food manufacturing and retail.
Product Specifications
| Origin | Canada, USA, China, Argentina |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 18% |
| Protein | 21–25% |
| Grade | U.S. No. 1 / Food Grade |
Trade Information
How We Supply
About Black Beans
Black Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), also called Turtle Beans, are medium-to-small oval-shaped beans with a distinctive shiny black seed coat and creamy white interior. They are a staple in Latin American, Caribbean and North American cuisines and are among the most widely traded dry beans globally.
Key Applications
- Canned whole beans for retail and food service
- Refried bean products and dips
- Soups, stews, chilli and rice dishes
- Bean flour and snack food manufacturing
- Food donations and humanitarian aid programmes
Nutritional Highlights
Black Beans are an excellent plant-based protein source at 21–25% protein by weight, rich in dietary fibre, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium and complex carbohydrates. They are naturally cholesterol-free, sodium-free and low in fat.
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