White Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Names
Arabic: فاصوليا بيضاء (Fasoulia Bayda), لوبيا بيضاء (Lubia Bayda)
English: White beans, Navy beans, Cannellini beans
Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris
Botanical Description
Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
Growth Habit: Annual climbing or bush plant
Leaves: Bright green trifoliate
Flowers: Small white or pink blossoms
Pods: Contain 4-6 smooth white seeds
Main Varieties
Navy beans: Small, oval-shaped
Cannellini beans: Large, kidney-shaped
Great Northern beans: Medium-sized
White kidney beans: Large and dense
Health Benefits
✓ High protein content (21-25% by weight)
✓ Excellent fiber source (11-16g per cup)
✓ Contains powerful antioxidants
✓ Regulates blood sugar (low glycemic index)
✓ Supports heart health (reduces LDL cholesterol)
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes management: Contains complex carbohydrates
Digestive health: Rich in soluble fiber
Immune boosting: Zinc and selenium content
Anemia prevention: High iron levels
Cultivation Methods
Climate: 15-25°C (frost-sensitive)
Soil: Well-drained, pH 6-7
Planting:
Egypt: September-October (winter) or February-March (summer)
Europe: May-June
Irrigation: Moderate (avoid waterlogging)
Harvest: 90-120 days after planting
Medicinal Parts
Dried seeds: Most commonly used
Bean powder: As dietary supplement
Protein extracts: In some medications
Active Compounds
Proteins: Including phaseolin
Carbohydrates: 60-65% (resistant starch)
Vitamins: B1, B6, K, folic acid
Minerals: Iron, magnesium, potassium
Phenolic compounds: Antioxidants
Export details to all parts of the world
White Beans grains for export
Drying: Natural sun drying and
industrial drying
Packaging: Bags
Package Weight: 20 kg
Container: 20-foot container
Sorting and Packing: Automate
