Cranberry bean
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Fresh borlotti beans
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 1,458 kJ (348 kcal) |
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60.05 g
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| Sugars | 2.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 24.7 g |
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1.23 g
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| Saturated | 0.244 g |
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23.03 g
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| Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
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The cranberry bean is a variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) first bred in Colombia as the cargamanto.[1] The bean is a medium to large tan or hazelnut-colored bean splashed or streaked with red, magenta, or black.
A new cranberry bean variety, 'Crimson', is light tan speckled with maroon. It is resistant to viruses and has a high yield.[2]
The Borlotti bean, also known as the Roman bean or romano bean (not to be confused with the Italian flat bean, a green bean also called "romano bean"), is a variety of cranberry bean bred in Italy to have a thicker skin. It is used in Italian, Portuguese (Catarino bean), Turkish, and Greek cuisine.
The cranberry bean looks similar to the pinto bean, but differs in taste.
