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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 an 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 roots and leaves of the artichoke plants have been valued since the medieval ages for their benefits to the liver, kidneys and arteriosclerosis. The hearts and leaves are rich in alkaline ash content. A medium artichoke contains 10 grams of fibre but just 120 calories.

Cannellini are white kidney beans and have 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, they are ideal for those who suffer from gout. Quite rich in calcium they are a good choice for combating osteoporosis, and also an excellent source of fibre. Our range of chick peas is 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 other 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. Lentils are a natural ingredient in soups and stews. The 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. They provide nutrients that are important for maintaining bone health. A few quick serving ideas: add some green peas to green salads, or mix with diced onions and almonds to make a delicious and colourful chicken salad.

Besides being a colourful and delicious salad, it is also a nourishing dish — proteins from the peas and beta carotene from the carrots. It is high in dietary fibre and without cholesterol.

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 favourite 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 good snack.

An ideal mix for colourful and nutritious salads.

A creamy, slightly nutty flavoured bean, it is a classic ingredient in Italian cooking. They add wonderful colour to dishes, with a coffee-with-cream coloured shell streaked with beet-red striations. Slightly sweet on the tongue, with a smooth even texture — try simmering these beans in broth with herbs and seasonal vegetables.

This product is obtained only from fresh basil leaves originating from our lands and processed on the same day they are collected from the fields to keep both their fresh taste and fragrance intact.