CALYPSO BEANS, RED
| 10# Bag | $52.33 |
CALYPSO BEANS, RED
CALYPSO-10
Description:
The Calypso Bean is an exotic and beautiful relative of the Kidney Bean. Our Red Calypso Beans are part white and part red with distinctive markings that curve around the bean. Round and plump, Calypso Beans are about 3/8 inch long with a silky smooth texture and sweet firm flavor making it a delicious addition to pasta salads, soups, casseroles and stews.
HEIRLOOM BEAN
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
Product Description
The Calypso Bean is a dramatic and beautiful heirloom bean. It is also called a Ying Yang bean because of the stark contrast of black and white that flows along the bean's length. About 3/8 inch long with a silky smooth texture and mild flavor, this bean is sure to look great on any plate.
Physical
Color: Half black to maroon, half white.
Flavor: Typical of beans, sweet.
Size: Approximately ¼ inch to ½ inch in length.
Chemical
Moisture: N/A
Sulfites: N/A
Heat Level: N/A
Ingredient Statement:
Calypso Beans.
Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).
Packaging: Bag in box, food grade paper bag or to customer specifications.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.
Microbiological
SPC: <500,000 cfu / g
COLIFORM: <2500
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 100 g (uncooked) Number of Servings |
|
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 333 | Calories from Fat 9 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat1 g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | % |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0g | 0% |
| Sodium 24mg | 1% |
| % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 60g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 25g | 100% |
| Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 24g | % |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8% |
| 8Calcium | 14% |
| Iron | 44% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
Cooking Calypso Beans is large quantities of water helps keep them from losing their distinctive coloring. Calypso Beans can be combined with rice to make a unique stuffing for vegetables. Excellent in Poblano stew or bean salad with mango and citrus. Soak overnight; 1 cup dry equals 2 ¼ cups cooked.
Recommended Preparation Instructions:
Soak overnight. Rinse and place in a large pot and cover with fresh water. Bring water to a boil for 3 minutes, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes until tender. One cup dry yields 2-1/2 cups cooked. Salt the water to your desired liking.