Borlotti Bean

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Also known as:  Borlotto Bean;  Cranberry Bean;  Roman Bean;  Cranberry Bean;  Saluggia Bean;  Rosecoco Bean

 

Description

The Borlotti Bean is a plump Legume that can be beige or brown, but is usually speckled pink.  It is popular in Italian cuisine and soups.

 

Botanical Name

 Phaseolus vulgaris

 The Borlotti Bean is from the Legume (Leguminosae) family.

 

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