BIO CANNELLINI BEANS 5 Kg

Oltresole organic dried cannellini beans are an excellent source of protein and energy, ideal for proper nutrition. Rich in carbohydrates and with a low fat content, they ensure a correct supply of energy to the entire body. Oltresole cannellini beans are grown in Italy and selected on the basis of very high quality standards to offer a genuine and controlled product. These dried beans are characterized by their pearl white color and when cooked they release all their fragrance. These legumes with a high protein content are an excellent source of vitamins such as B1 B2 and B3 of mineral salts such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. They are suitable for those who follow a low-calorie diet but also for those suffering from celiac disease since they are gluten-free in fact it is customary to transform them into flour to prepare gluten free recipes. From a culinary point of view, it is possible to use Oltresole organic dried cannellini beans to prepare soups with velvety wholemeal croutons or simply side dishes such as cannellini beans salad or cannellini beans. They are on sale in the 5 kg convenience format to always have a supply ready to use. PAIRING: In the dried form, white beans require a preventive period (6-10 hours) of soaking in cold water necessary to rehydrate them as required before cooking. The water that would be better to change in the middle of soaking must be eliminated as it is rich in anti-nutritional elements. The most suitable cooking method is affogatura (boiling) in a normal pan with cold water and low heat in which they can be simply boiled or stewed alone or together with other ingredients. From the dried seeds it is also possible to obtain a food flour, white bean flour. Cannellini flour is very useful for making various types of dough. For example, with a percentage of about 10% it is possible to produce a bread with a very characteristic flavor. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: Bio Oltresole cannellini beans are very rich in insoluble fiber and this allows to block the sense of hunger; they are rich in mineral salts including phosphorus and potassium useful in case of fatigue during pregnancy and are rich in a known substance called Lecithin, a lipid that allows you to eliminate fats from the blood and prevent the onset of arteriosclerotic diseases. Finally, some studies have stated that the consumption of organic dried cannellini beans is very useful for relieving headaches and various symptoms related to menopause. FUN FACT: cannellini beans is another way to call white beans; it is therefore a botanical variety of the great bean species (Phaseolus vulgaris). Cannellini beans are not the only type of light bean grown by man; also those of Spain and some types of soy have the same shade.