Borlotto asparagus beans, seeds Weight kg

It is Italy that is home to the Borlotto bean variety, popular in Europe. There he was bred and called – “Borlotti”. This variety is very popular in Ukraine, as it is ideal for the main national dish of borscht. A special sort of “Borlotto” is that it cooks very quickly. And this is very important for beans, because usually they have to be soaked overnight, and then cooked for a long time until fully cooked. This beans are also valued for their beneficial properties. It contains a large amount of protein and is even suitable for dietetic food. It also contains potassium, iodine, iron, zinc, sodium, magnesium and other important trace elements. It is worth noting that asparagus beans contain several times less kcal, only 31 kcal per 100 g, and grain beans – 298 kcal.