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Phaseolus vulgaris perennial bean project
Breeders archive
varieties
- anasazi
- Appaloosa
- Black Turtle (grocery store)
- Bolita beans
- Calyspso
- cranberry
- dragon tongue
- flageolet
- great northern beans
- kidney
- jacobs cattle
- mocha with cherry
- north holland brown
- pea bean
- peruano
- pink
- pinto
- polish eagle beans
- rattlesnake
- small red beans
- sulphur
- tiger's eye
- white bean
- yellow (enola type)
- Yellow Eye wikipedia
The Top 10 Dried Bean Varieties
| Rank | Variety | Key Identifying Features | Global Significance & Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinto Beans | Medium-sized, oval, beige with reddish-brown mottling. | Most popular in the U.S. and Mexico. Turns pinkish-brown when cooked. Staple for refried beans, burritos, and chili. |
| 2 | Kidney Beans | Large, shaped like a kidney. Dark red or light red. | Popular in Northern India (Rajma), the Caribbean, and Louisiana (red beans and rice). Holds shape well, ideal for chili and salads. |
| 3 | Black Beans | Medium-sized, oval, with a shiny, jet-black skin. | A staple throughout Latin America. Has a sweet, earthy flavor and creamy texture; excellent in soups, stews, and rice dishes. |
| 4 | Navy Beans | Small, oval, pure white. | Also known as "haricot" beans. Most popular in the UK and US. Mild flavor, the classic choice for baked beans and soups. |
| 5 | Great Northern Beans | Medium, oval, matte white. | Larger than navy beans but smaller than cannellini. Delicate, nutty flavor; holds shape well in stews and casseroles. |
| 6 | Cranberry Beans | Medium, oval, cream-colored with red/brown streaks. | Known as Borlotti beans in Italy. Popular in Mediterranean cuisine. Has a creamy, nutty flavor that works well in pasta e fagioli. |
| 7 | Small Red Beans | Small, oval, dark red. | Commonly used in Caribbean and Creole cooking. Often used in red beans and rice or mixed with rice in Latin American dishes. |
| 8 | Pink Beans | Small, oval, pale pink. | Popular in the Caribbean and parts of the U.S. Often used in chili and refried beans; similar to pinto beans. |
| 9 | Peruano Beans | Medium, oval, pale yellow. | Also known as Canary or Mayocoba beans. The preferred bean in parts of Mexico for making refried beans due to their creamy, buttery texture. |
| 10 | Flageolet Beans | Small, kidney-shaped, pale green. | Harvested early and dried to retain a green color. A classic in French cuisine, often served with lamb. Delicate and creamy. |
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Phaseolus vulgaris perennial bean project
Breeders archive
varieties
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaseolus_vulgaris#Cultivars_and_varieties
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