Features
- Type: natural dried pulses.
- Ingredients: 100% borlotti beans.
- Origin: Italy.
- Pack size: 1 kg.
- Availability: all year round (January–December).
- Storage: at room temperature, in a cool, dry place away from heat and light; below 18 °C in the warmer months.
- Packaging: plastic wrapper.
- Notes: product subject to natural weight loss; may contain traces of nuts and shells.
Choose AranciaDoc® Borlotti Beans and bring the genuineness of Sicily to your table, in a pulse rich in flavour, tradition and nutritional value.
Good to know
AranciaDoc® Borlotti Beans description
AranciaDoc® Borlotti Beans are one of the best-loved varieties of pulses in Italian cooking.
With their creamy texture and intense flavour, they are the perfect base for soups, minestrone, risottos, salads or rustic side dishes.
Grown and selected in Italy, these beans combine the genuineness of peasant tradition with the authentic taste of Sicily.
Rich in protein, fibre and vitamins, they are a versatile, healthy ingredient, perfect for everyday cooking and for anyone following a balanced diet.
Discover the whole AranciaDoc® range of pulses and nuts, fruits of the Sicilian land packed with care to bring the authentic goodness of days gone by to your table.
Nutritional information
- Energy: 1307 kJ – 312 kcal
- Fat: 2.0 g (of which saturates 0.0 g)
- Carbohydrate: 48.0 g (of which sugars 3.5 g)
- Fibre: 17.3 g
- Protein: 20.0 g
- Salt: 0.006 g
Benefits and properties
Borlotti beans are a true concentrate of wellbeing:
- rich in plant protein and fibre, they aid digestion and promote a feeling of fullness;
- contain B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9) and vitamins A, C and E, essential for metabolism and the health of the immune system;
- provide minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus, useful for the heart, bones and muscles;
- contribute to blood sugar control and to lowering “bad” cholesterol (LDL).
A healthy, natural food, perfect for the Mediterranean diet.
In the kitchen
AranciaDoc® Borlotti Beans are extremely versatile and lend themselves to endless traditional and creative recipes:
- excellent for rustic recipes such as borlotti bean soup or minestrone with vegetables and cereals;
- delicious stews with tomato and rosemary;
- ideal for creamy risottos and pasta with pulses;
- perfect for cold salads or nourishing side dishes.
They can be cooked after soaking or used already boiled for quick, tasty dishes.
Frequently asked questions
- Do borlotti beans need soaking?
Yes, we recommend soaking them for 8–12 hours, then rinsing them and cooking for about 90 minutes. - Can they be used for soups and velouté?
Certainly! Their creamy flesh is perfect for velouté soups and hearty minestrone. - Do borlotti beans contain gluten?
No, they are naturally gluten-free. - How should they be stored?
In a cool, dry place, away from light and heat. - Where can I buy Sicilian beans online?
At AranciaDoc, a portal dedicated to the online sale of typical Sicilian products.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands and hard-to-reach areas there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).