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Description
Large, kidney-shaped bean;
deep reddish-brown (this variety is only available pre-cooked
in cans). Robust, full-bodied flavor and soft texture.
Cooking Time: Only
available pre-cooked in cans.
Comments: Also
called Mexican Bean.
Uses: Most often
used in chili; popular in salads and with rice.
Growing Regions:
Canada
(Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec), USA (California, Michigan, Minnesota,
New York, Wisconsin)
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Nutrition
Information
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| Source: |
USDA
Nutrient Databases |
Analysis:
| Nutrient
(per 100 g) |
Units
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Quantity
(Raw)
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Quantity
(Cooked)
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| Calories |
kcal
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337.0
|
127.0
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| Carbohydrates |
g
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61.3
|
22.8
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| %
of Calories from Carbohydrates |
%
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71
|
70
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| Protein |
g
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22.5
|
8.7
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| %
of Calories from Protein |
%
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26
|
27
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| Fat |
g
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1.1
|
0.5
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| %
of Calories from Fat |
%
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3
|
3
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| Dietary
Fiber |
g
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15.2
|
7.4
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| Folate |
mcg
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394.1
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129.6
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| Calcium |
mg
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83.0
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28.0
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| Iron |
mg
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6.7
|
2.9
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| Sodium |
mg
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12.0
|
2.0
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Specifications
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Standard:
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USDA
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Bean Grades:
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Grade
#1
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Grade
#2
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Grade
#3
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General Appearance:
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The special grade off-color may be applied after the removal
of total defects.
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%
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%
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%
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Moisture (1):
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18.0
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18.0
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18.0
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Total Defects:
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2.0
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4.0
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6.0
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Total Damaged:
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2.0
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4.0
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6.0
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Foreign material:
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Total (incl Stones):
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0.5
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1.0
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1.5
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Stones:
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0.2
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0.4
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0.6
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Contrasting Classes
(2):
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0.5
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1.0
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2.0
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Classes That Blend
(3):
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5.0
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10.0
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15.0
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Standard:
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Canadian Grain
Commission
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Bean Grades:
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Grade
#1
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Grade
#2
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Grade
#3
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Standard of Quality:
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Reasonably
good color
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Reasonably
good color
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Fairly
good color
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%
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%
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%
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Foreign Material:
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Stones, Shale
or similar Material:
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About
0.05
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About
0.1
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About
0.2
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Total:
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About
0.1
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About
0.2
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About
0.5
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Contrasting Classes
of Beans:
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1.5
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3.0
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5.0
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Damage, Foreign
Material and Contrasting Classes:
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1.5
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3.0
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5.0
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Total Damage including
Splits, Foreign Material and Contrasting Classes:
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2.0
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4.0
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6.0
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Other Classes of
Beans that Blend:
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3.0
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5.0
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10.0
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Ergot:
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0.05
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0.05
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0.05
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Sclerotia:
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0.05
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0.05
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0.05
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Heated, Rotted,
Mouldy:
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0.1
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0.2
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0.3
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Standard Packing:
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Bags (Poly, Paper)
of 100 lb (45.36 kg) each
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On special request
the following packing may also be available:
Tote (2000 lb/ 907
kg), 50 lb (22.68 kg), 25 lb (11.34 kg), consumer packages
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(1)
Beans with more than 18.0 percent moisture are
graded high moisture.
(2) Beans with more than 2.0 percent contrasting
classes are classed mixed beans.
(3) Beans with more than 15.0 percent classes
that blend are classed mixed beans.
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