Top 3 Kidney Beans
in the World

This is a variety of the common bean that is cultivated in the in the rural areas of the Prespon area of Fiorina prefecture. These beans owe their exquisite organoleptic properties to the unique microclimate and warm and fertile soil of the area. They have been cultivated here since the 16th century, and can be easily distinguished by their large size and white color. Fasolia Prespon Florinas are thin-skinned and easily prepared. When cooked, they are very tender and rich in flavor. Due to their creamy texture, they are often used to prepare a traditional Greek bean soup called Fasolatha.Expand

Faba de Lourenzá are beans of the traditional Faba Galaica variety of Phaseolus vulgaris, L, produced on the coast of the province of Lugo. These kidney beans have become highly popular due to their exceptional culinary qualities. The Faba de Lourenzá bean does not disintegrate while cooking in spite of having very soft and gentle skin. It has a creamy buttery texture and sweet and mellow flavor. These beans have been produced in the region of Lourenzá for centuries by families who have perfected the production process making it optimal for the production of this exceptional crop. After being harvested, the beans are removed from the pods, separated and dried, and finally cleaned by air and vibration. Expand

Grown along the Pescia River, on about a dozen farms located in the Tuscan province of Pistoia, Fagiolo di Sorana refers to the local legume cultivar of the Phaseolus vulgaris L. botanical species. Because of their slightly flattened shape, Sorana beans are also called Piattellini. They are picked from August to September, and once dried they are available year round. The flavorful Sorana beans are easy to digest and thus featured in various recipes, but the best way to enjoy them is as the Tuscans do it: make a simple cooked bean salad, seasoned to your taste with salt and white pepper, flavored with pomegranate, garlic, and chives, and drizzled with some extra virgin olive oil.Expand