Beans

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Dry beans are valued for their nutritional qualities, versatility and numerous culinary and food-processing applications. Available in a variety of colours, sizes, shapes and textures, they are used in soups, stews, salads, baked dishes, traditional recipes, canned foods and a broad range of prepared food products.

Sorliof Canada may offer different bean varieties originating from Canada and other producing countries depending on required characteristics, crops and availability.

Light Red Kidney Beans

Light red kidney beans are distinguished by their attractive pinkish-red color and characteristic kidney shape. They have a mild flavor and a relatively soft texture after cooking, making them suitable for soups, stews, salads, chili and a variety of traditional and prepared dishes.

Their ability to absorb surrounding flavors makes them a versatile ingredient in both household cooking and food-processing applications.

Dark Red Kidney Beans

Dark red kidney beans are recognized by their deep red color, distinctive kidney shape and firm texture. Their rich appearance and mild, slightly sweet flavor make them suitable for chili, soups, stews, salads and a broad range of prepared foods.

They generally retain their shape well during cooking, making them particularly suitable for recipes requiring a firm and visually distinctive bean.

Black Beans

Black beans are small, oval-shaped beans characterized by their smooth, glossy black seed coat. They develop a soft, creamy interior after cooking while retaining a mild, earthy flavor.

Widely used in Latin American, Caribbean and other international cuisines, black beans are suitable for soups, stews, rice dishes, salads, purées and a variety of prepared foods.

Pinto Beans

Pinto beans are recognized by their distinctive beige surface with reddish-brown markings. When cooked, their speckled appearance gradually softens and they develop a creamy texture with a mild, earthy flavor.

Commonly used in Mexican, Latin American and Southwestern cuisine, pinto beans are suitable for stews, soups, chili, refried beans, spreads and numerous traditional dishes.

Navy Beans

Navy beans are small, oval-shaped white beans appreciated for their mild flavor and smooth, creamy texture after cooking. Their ability to absorb the flavors of other ingredients makes them suitable for soups, stews, baked beans and a wide variety of prepared foods.

Their relatively uniform size also makes them suitable for canning and other food-processing applications.

Great Northern Beans

Great Northern beans are medium to large white beans characterized by their delicate, slightly nutty flavor and firm yet tender texture after cooking. They generally retain their shape well and absorb the flavors of accompanying ingredients.

They are commonly used in soups, stews, casseroles, salads and a variety of traditional and prepared dishes.

Alubia Beans

Alubia beans are small white beans appreciated for their smooth, creamy texture and mild flavor. Traditionally associated with Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine, they are valued for their versatility and ability to complement a wide variety of ingredients.

They are suitable for soups, stews, salads, casseroles and other traditional or prepared foods.

Cranberry Beans

Cranberry beans are distinguished by their attractive cream-colored surface with reddish or reddish-brown markings. They develop a smooth, creamy texture after cooking and offer a mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavor.

They are suitable for soups, stews, salads, pasta dishes and a variety of Mediterranean and international recipes.

Faba Beans

Faba beans, also known as broad beans, are large, flat legumes appreciated for their distinctive texture and mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavor. They are used in a variety of traditional dishes across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, African and Asian cuisines.

Depending on their form and intended use, faba beans may be incorporated into soups, stews, purées, salads, snacks and a range of processed food products.

Sorliof Canada offers different varieties of beans and faba beans from multiple origins, in conventional or certified organic options when available.

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