Selected Natural Dried Corona Beans

Corona Beans

White beans and in particular Corona Beans have numerous minerals inside them. Among these, the most important is molyben, important for the body as it helps to free itself from sulphites.

White beans are also considered excellent supplements, as they can relieve the symptoms of headaches, increased heart rate or feelings of weakness and disorientation.

Being starch blockers thanks to the olamine phase glycoprotein extracted from white beans, they are found in food supplements sold for slimming diets.

Corona beans are legumes with convex and flattened seeds, large in size and an intense white colour. They have a characteristic creamy consistency and a delicate flavor. Very similar to white Spanish beans, they are characterized by the larger size of the seeds.

Properties and Benefits

ENERGY INPUT. They have a variable caloric intake based on the state of conservation. The total calories in these beans are lower than refined grains and more similar to those of other fiber-rich starchy seeds. The energy content is mainly provided by carbohydrates, followed by proteins and a small amount of lipids;

MACRONUTRIENTS . Carbohydrates are complex (starch), peptides have medium biological value and lipids are unsaturated. These proteins are rich in lysine and low in sulfur amino acids. Fibers are abundant and cholesterol is absent.

MICRONUTRIENTS . In these beans there are many mineral salts, such as potassium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, zinc and selenium. Regarding vitamins, however, those of group B are present such as thiamine B1, niacin PP, pantothenic acid B5 and pyridoxine B6. There is also a fair concentration of lecithins, phytosterols and other polyphenolic antioxidants.

White beans are free of gluten, lactose and histamine, but their proteins may be responsible for specific allergies.

Polenta and beans

In this recipe we want to propose one of the most traditional and genuine preparations: polenta. How many stories waiting for the magic to happen from the union between corn flour and water: continuously stirring in the copper pot with the classic wooden stick, waiting for that soft and versatile dish with a golden colour. After polenta concia and polenta with sausage and cheese, today we invite you to prepare polenta and beans, a perfect comfort food to share on the coldest winter days. There are many versions of this recipe, with or without bacon or pork rinds, or the famous Modena "Calzagatti", which also involved frying or heating the portions on the grill after cooking. Even enjoyed simple, warm and tasty, this polenta with creamy borlotti beans is the perfect synthesis of the flavors of the past, capable of conquering palates with their frankness! How to concisely describe this dish? Historic but current… absolutely irresistible!

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