Legumes (EN)
In legumes, as in the rest of the products, we focus on the quality and sanitary requirements of each destination market.
Since May / June, the time when the new harvest enters the processing plants, we are trained to provide loads continuously.
We have:
Kidney Bean
Colorado Bean
Crandberry Bean
Chickpeas
Lentils
• Beans or Beans Alubia
Beans or alubia beans are a common variety of bean. Its characteristics include a medium to large size, an oval shape, and a whitish color.
Kidney beans are an excellent source of essential nutrients. They are rich in protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. They also contain B vitamins, such as vitamin B1 and vitamin B9.
In addition, white beans are an excellent source of vegetable protein and are especially rich in proteins of high biological value. This means that they contain a suitable combination of essential amino acids for the human body.
Kidney beans are also a good source of dietary fiber, which helps maintain a healthy digestive system and may help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Additionally, they are an excellent source of antioxidants and phytonutrients, which help protect the body’s cells against cell damage and premature aging.
In general, kidney beans are a very nutritious and healthy food that can be an excellent addition to a balanced and varied diet.
• Red Bean
Red beans are a variety of bean that is characterized by its dark red color and its oval shape. They are slightly smaller than navy beans and have a thinner skin.
Red beans are very versatile in the kitchen and are used in a variety of dishes, from sauces and stews to salads and vegetarian dishes. They are rich in protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber, as well as essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Additionally, red beans are a good source of antioxidants and phytonutrients, such as anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, which are responsible for the dark red color. These compounds help protect the body’s cells against cell damage and premature aging.
In terms of quality, red beans are classified in the same way as alubia beans, that is, first, second and third. The caliber refers to the size of the grain and is usually measured in millimeters.
• Black Bean
Black beans are a variety of bean that is characterized by its black color and its oval shape. They are similar in size to navy beans and have a thinner shell.
Black beans are very versatile in the kitchen and are used in a variety of dishes, including sauces, stews, salads, and vegetarian dishes. They are rich in protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.
When it comes to protein, black beans contain a significant amount of vegetable protein and are especially rich in high biological value protein, which means that they contain an adequate combination of essential amino acids for the human body.
Additionally, black beans are a good source of complex carbohydrates, which provide sustainable energy and help regulate blood sugar levels. They are also an excellent source of dietary fiber, which helps maintain a healthy digestive system and may help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
As for minerals, black beans are a good source of iron, magnesium and phosphorus, essential for the proper functioning of the body. They also contain B vitamins, especially vitamin B1 and vitamin B9.
In terms of antioxidants and phytonutrients, black beans are especially rich in anthocyanins, compounds responsible for the black color, which help protect the body’s cells against cell damage and premature aging.
In terms of quality, black beans are ranked in the same way as navy beans, that is, first, second, and third. The caliber refers to the size of the grain and is usually measured in millimeters.
