Great Northern Beans

 

Description

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Medium size, white color, oval shape; mild flavor with a powdery texture.

Cooking Time: 1 hour.

Comments: Belong to the "White Bean" or Haricot bean family.

Uses: Most often used in soups, stews, and cassoulet.

Growing Regions:

Canada (Alberta), USA (Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska, Washington)

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Nutrition Information

Source: USDA Nutrient Databases

Analysis:

Nutrient (per 100 g)

Units

Quantity (Raw)

Quantity (Cooked)

Calories

kcal

339.0

118.0

Carbohydrates

g

62.4

21.1

% of Calories from Carbohydrates

%

72

70

Protein

g

21.9

8.3

% of Calories from Protein

%

26

28

Fat

g

1.1

0.5

% of Calories from Fat

%

2

2

Dietary Fiber

g

20.2

7.0

Folate

mcg

482.0

102.2

Calcium

mg

175.0

68.0

Iron

mg

5.5

2.1

Sodium

mg

14.0

2.0

 

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Specifications

Standard:

USDA

Bean Grades:

Grade #1

Grade #2

Grade #3

General Appearance:


The special grade off-color may be applied after the removal of total defects.

%

%

%

Moisture (1):

18.0

18.0

18.0

Total Defects:

2.0

4.0

6.0

Total Damaged:

2.0

4.0

6.0

Foreign material:

    Total (incl Stones):

0.5

1.0

1.5

    Stones:

0.2

0.4

0.6

Contrasting Classes (2):

0.5

1.0

2.0

Classes That Blend (3):

5.0

10.0

15.0

Standard Packing:

Bags (Poly) of 100 lb (45.36 kg) each

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

 

(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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