Pulses
Organic Borlotti Beans
Borlotti beans grown under organic production conditions; an important pulse product notable for its distinctive colour and grain structure and its plant protein and fibre content, used in various applications, above all the food industry and packaged pulse products.
General Information
Organic Borlotti Beans are a pulse product grown in accordance with organic production standards and offered as whole grains. Thanks to their distinctive speckled appearance, grain structure and nutrient composition, they are suitable for direct consumption and various food processing applications.
Characteristics such as grain size, colour, pattern, uniformity, cooking time and physical quality are important in assessing the product’s suitability for its intended use. Borlotti beans can be offered as packaged pulses or used as a raw material in canned foods, ready meals and other processed food products.
Uses
Organic Borlotti Beans can be used in various applications, mainly in the food sector.
Main uses:
- In the production of packaged pulse products
- In the production of canned foods and ready meals
- In the production of borlotti beans cooked in olive oil and other bean dishes
- In salads and pulse-based food products
- In the production of bean flour and milled pulse products
- In food products containing plant protein
- As a raw material in the food industry
The way the product is used and its processing requirements should be determined according to variety, grain size, colour and pattern, uniformity, cooking properties and the buyer’s product specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | min 20 | % |
| Moisture | ≤ 14 | % |
| Crude fat | 1–2 | % |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 7 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 4.5 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.