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Original UK style recipe, it is a dish consisting of navy beans baked in tomato sauce. Baked beans have recently begun appearing with other foods such as filler inside sausages, as a side dish with bacon or a pizza topping. Also popular since many people regard baked beans as integral part of modern English style breakfast.

Over the years, the artichoke has served both as a vegetable treat and as a precious therapeutic plant. The hearts and leaves of the artichokes are rich in alkaline ash content. A medium artichoke contains 10 grams of fibre but just 120 calories, making it an ideal choice for a healthy and balanced diet.

Cannellini are white kidney beans with a relatively thin skin and tender, creamy flesh. They hold their shape well and are one of the best white beans for salads and ragouts. These beans can be used in combinations with other unsalted ingredients to add the salt taste.

Chick peas are one of the few vegetables whose flavor isn't significantly harmed by the canning process. An excellent source of protein, calcium and fibre, they are ideal for those who suffer from gout and for combating osteoporosis. Available in sizes 26/28, 29/30 and 31+.

Popular in soups and salads, butter beans have a mild flavor and a buttery, mushy texture. Nutritionally they are an excellent source of fibre, a good source of protein and contain many important vitamins and minerals. They are low in total fat, have a low glycemic index and are gluten free.

Lentils are very nutritious and readily available — a great addition to many recipes and a staple for vegetarians. A natural ingredient in soups and stews, their high protein content makes them an excellent meat substitute. They are also high in soluble fibre which lowers cholesterol.

Green peas provide a very good amount of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre, important for maintaining bone health. Add them to green salads, or mix with chicken, diced onions and almonds to make a delicious and colorful salad.

A colorful and delicious salad, nourishing for its protein content from the peas and beta carotene from carrots. High in dietary fibre and without cholesterol, it is a perfect side dish or a fast and healthy snack.

A good source of protein, when combined with a whole grain such as whole wheat pasta or brown rice they provide protein comparable to that of meat or dairy foods — without the saturated fat. Red kidney beans are the favorite beans for simmered dishes due to their shape holding well during cooking.

This mixed salad with pulses and vegetables will be a precious choice for a fast and nutritious snack or side dish. A colorful combination of the finest Italian vegetables, rich in vitamins and minerals.

An ideal mix for colorful and nutritious salads. The combination of four different beans creates a rich and varied texture, perfect as a standalone dish or as a complement to meat, fish or pasta.

A creamy, slightly nutty flavoured bean, classic ingredient in Italian cooking. With a coffee-with-cream colored shell streaked with beet-red striations, they add wonderful color to dishes. Slightly sweet on the tongue with a smooth even texture — try simmering in broth with herbs and seasonal vegetables.

A typical version of "Southern Italy style" pesto. Very balanced to meet the taste of demanding consumers who wish to feel the typical basil taste with a light sweet aftertaste. Ready to be used after light heating — a nice alternative to make unique dishes.

A typical version of "Southern Italy style" pesto. Very balanced to meet the taste of demanding consumers who wish to feel the typical basil taste with a light sweet aftertaste. Ready to be used after light heating — a nice alternative to make unique dishes.

A version of the famous Pesto Genovese recipe. Very balanced to meet the taste of demanding consumers who wish to feel the typical basil taste with a light sweet aftertaste. Ready to be used after light heating. The classic Italian condiment for pasta, bruschetta and much more.