Vega Bañezana Kidney Beans Cloth Sack of 1 Kg

Vega Bañezana Kidney Beans Cloth Sack of 1 Kg. IGP La Bañeza-León.

Vega Bañezana Kidney Beans are a premium product of white beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) originating from the La Bañeza-León region of Spain. These beans have the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), guaranteeing their authenticity, quality, and traditional production methods linked to the local terroir.

They come in a 1 kg cloth sack, which preserves their freshness and reflects the rustic Spanish culinary heritage.

Main Features:

• Quality: Extra Category – distinguished by their high water absorption capacity (more than 100%), low ash content, and excellent organoleptic properties after cooking.
• Variety: Kidney beans (white beans shaped like kidneys). White, oblong, straight beans, medium to large in size.
• Texture and flavour: When cooked, they retain a moderate degree of grain integrity, have a very soft skin, are of medium firmness, and have a soft, moderately buttery interior, with low graininess and moderate starchy texture. They produce a thick, flavourful broth and are known as ‘buttery’ beans due to their creamy texture. Ideal for stews, Asturian fabada or hearty dishes.
• Nutritional value: Rich in protein, fats, and minerals. Organic versions (100% organic) are available.
• Origin and production: Grown in the clay-limestone soils and continental climate of La Bañeza-León, which gives them a smooth skin and a non-grainy texture. Produced by cooperatives such as Legumbres Luengo SA in Riego del Camino, León.

Cooking tips:

• Preparation: Soak overnight (they absorb a lot of water and double in size). Cook for 1½–2 hours with a sofrito (onion, garlic, paprika) for extra flavour. They go perfectly with chorizo, black pudding or pork.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; the cloth sack is breathable and reusable.

These beans are a cornerstone of Spanish cuisine, valued for their gourmet quality and versatility.