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Description
Sunrize Borlotti Beans - sweet flavour and smooth texture. This is a classic Italian bean and is popular in Italian and Portugese cooking. A good source of vitamins and minerals. They are cholesterol free and an excellent source of insoluble fibre which promotes good bowel health
The Sunrize Fact-ory
A favourite staple of the Italians especially the Tuscany region of Italy!
Usage
Once cooked add to Soups, stews, bakes, casseroles, salads.
To cook: Soak overnight in clean cold water. Drain the next morning and replace water to cover beans by 5cm. Fast boil for 10 mins. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 45 mins or until tender. Drain and save cooking water as this contains B Vitamins and can be used in recipes requiring liquid.
Nutritional Information
Typical analysis per 100g
Energy 436kJ/103kcal, Protein 7.4, Carb 22.7, Fat 0.5, Fibre 4.6
Storage Requirements
Store in a cool dry place and once opened keep in an airtight container.
On the Label
Borlotti beans are known to be one of the tastiest beans, originally from Tuscany, they feature in a huge variety of Italian dishes.
Directions for use:
Soak the beans overnight in cold water. After soaking, replace water and bring to a rapid boil in a large pan, for 10 minutes before simmering for approx 45mins or until soft. At this point, they can be frozen in batches with some of the cooking water, or used straight away.
Barcode: 5060011958719
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