Beans Mix 4 colors 1 Kilo

€3,90

Beans from all over the world, in the most delicious combination! A feast of colors, aromas, flavors and nutrients in a single dish.

We can cook them without much difference in boiling time. In addition, the process of preparation, is the same, soaking everything in water overnight.

The mix-beans consists of:

1. The famous Karatsovitika or Papouda or Vanilla.

Very small in size, off-white and oval in shape. They stand out for the special conditions that are cultivated in order to keep their taste. Thin peels for better digestion, with a butter texture and easy to boil. They come to us from Argos Orestiko and reflect in their taste and quality the passion of the small producer who cultivates them. In addition to very tasty soups, they also give us wonderful salads.

2. Red beans or ''mparmpounia'' beans

With the highest fiber content, these small red beans, red mullets or otherwise "beads", are among the very useful legumes. Their color is similar to that of the red mullet fish and thus they justify their name!They are eaten both in winter as a soup and in summer as a cold salad. They come to us from Argos Orestiko keeping the quality of their origin intact, throughout the year.

3. Black-eyed Beans.

The small, miraculous beans that took their name from their appearance. These beans look like whole black eyes! Their cultivation by the small producer in Argos Orestiko, ensures their purity and the valuable nutrients that enclose them.

4. Red Beans of Kastoria.

Totally red, very sweet in taste and so beautiful, these beans win the impressions among the other "competitors"! They come to us from Argos Orestiko and carry in their luggage all those nutrients for which they are famous.

5. Black Cuban Beans.

A shocking superfood with lots of nutrients! Black beans are a genuine Cuban recipe adding salt, pepper, tomato paste, cumin and bay leaves!

NUTRITIONALS THAT ΄΄PAPOUDA ΄΄ BEANS HAVE.

These small, thin, white beans are a unique Greek variety of non-climbing bean with a wide variety of nutrients. They contain protein, carbohydrates, B vitamins, copper, phosphorus, manganese and magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron. In addition it is low in fat and calories. Finally, their richness in fiber, protects our body from high cholesterol levels.

NUTRITIONS CONTAINED IN BARBOuNIA BEANS

Rich in antioxidants, including polyphenols and flavonoids. This protects the cells from damage caused by free radicals,

In addition, they have a low glycemic index acting as a regulator of blood sugar. Finally, these beans reduce bad cholesterol while they are rich in magnesium and potassium.

NUTRITIONS CONTAINED IN BLACK EYED BEANS

A cup of black-eyed beans covers 45% of our daily fiber needs, 58% of folic acid and 31% of protein. They help memory as vitamin B1 triggers energy production, important for the function of brain cells. Also, with the potassium that they contain, they contribute to the proper functioning of the cells and organs of the human body. In addition, these beans contain sodium, affect the pH and regulate the distribution of body fluids by preventing heart attacks.

For vegetarians, black eyed beans are an ideal source of protein intake. 1/2 cup boiled black eyed beans contains 6.7 g of protein! Also, their iron content makes them an essential source of iron for adolescent girls and women of childbearing potential. Especially if combined with vitamin C help to absorb iron more easily. Finally, their surprisingly high content of vitamin A has antioxidant activity. Vitamin A is also important for the health of the eyes, bones, skin (acne treatment) and hair. Finally, they help against lung cancer.

NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES OF RED BEANS

One of their main benefits is that they improve the health of our intestine. They contain about 7-8 grams of insoluble fiber (per 1/2 cup), which promotes general digestive health. In addition, they help the passage of food through the digestive tract, thus combating constipation. They also contribute to cardiovascular health as they have zero fat and cholesterol. They also contain calcium, magnesium and potassium which help to avoid the muscle cramps. Finally, the content of proteins, which increase satiety (8 grams of protein per 1/2 cup red beans) help the weight management. Beyond that the red beans protect from type 2 diabetes (SDI) and may act preventively against breast cancer..

Extra tip: Try making spicy hummus from red beans! Original and impressively sweet taste!

NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES OF BLACK BEANS

One cup of black beans contains 8 grams of protein, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of fiber, 0.5 grams of fat and no cholesterol. And all this in just 312 calories!

Initially, they help maintain a healthy bone structure as they are high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and zinc. Black beans and the black elephants of Kastoria, belong to the beans that contain more than 8 different flavonoids, antioxidants and phytochemicals. The above, according to clinical studies can and do inhibit the growth of cancer cells and non-cancerous tumors that can lead to the formation of cancer.

Finally, like all legumes, they can help lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels.