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GREAT NORTHERN BEANS - Kosher/Gluten Free
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Description:
Great Northern Beans are known far and wide as the bean most often used in cassoulets and stews. This white, oval shaped, medium size bean is about twice the size of Navy beans with a mild flavor and mealy texture. Related to the Kidney bean and part of the white bean family, these beans were grown in the Americas before Europeans arrived. They are great in baked beans, casseroles and anywhere a mild flavored bean is called for.
Ingredient Statement:
Great Northern Beans.
Product Description
Great Northern Beans are related to the Kidney Bean and part of the white bean family. This bean is about 3/8 long, larger than the Navy Bean, white and oval shaped with a mild flavor and mealy texture. Great Northern Beans are a New World Bean, they were grown in the Americas before Europeans arrived.
Physical
Color: White to off white.
Flavor: Typical of beans.
Size: Approximately ½ inch in length, oval.
Chemical
Moisture: N/A
Sulfites: N/A
Heat Level: N/A
Ingredient Statement:
Great Northern Beans.
Allergen Statement
None.
Packaging & Storage
Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).
Packaging: Poly bag in box.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.
Microbiological
SPC: <500,000 cfu / g
COLIFORM: <250 cfu / g
YEAST: <5000 cfu / g
MOLD: <5000 cfu / g
Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.
About Nutritional Information
Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 1/4 cup (35g) | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 120 | Calories from Fat 0 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22 g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 7 g | 28% |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 8g | |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3% |
| Calcium | 6% |
| Iron | 11% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
Great Northern Beans are a wonderful additions to barbecued beans, bean salads, cabbage stews, sausage casserole, vegetable chowder, corn soup, and bean stew. They cook in approximately 1 hour. One cup dry yields 2 ½ cups cooked.
Substitutes: Navy, Cannellini, Flageolets, or Lima beans.
Recommended Preparation Instructions:
Soak overnight. Rinse and place in a large pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes until tender. This bean produces foam, so skim the water regularly while cooking.
One cup dry yields 2½ cups cooked.