Dried White Beans

Dried Small White Beans (White Pea Beans) are small legume seeds with a round to nearly round shape and a white to cream-colored seed coat. The seeds resemble small beads and are commonly referred to as “Mắt Cua” or “Bi” beans in local markets. They are harvested when mature and dried to reduce moisture for storage and processing.

Characteristic Features

The seeds are small in size, round, short-oval, or slightly flattened, with a relatively uniform appearance. In the dried state, the seeds are hard, firm, and lightweight.

The seed coat is white, ivory, or cream-colored, with a smooth and relatively glossy surface. Some seeds may have a small hilum area that appears milky white, pale yellow, or light brown. Intact seeds are generally round and uniform, without cracks or excessive breakage.

The inner seed is cream-white to pale yellow. Acceptable raw material should be dry, clean, uniform, and free from insects, insect damage, mold, foreign matter, abnormal odors, excessive moisture, or unusual discoloration.

Flavor & Texture

The beans have a mild characteristic legume aroma with a naturally nutty and slightly sweet flavor. In the dried state, the seeds are hard and firm. After soaking and cooking, they become soft and tender, with a smooth, creamy interior and a characteristic nutty flavor.

Uses and Applications

Dried small white beans can be soaked and cooked for use in sweet soups, soups, porridge, stews, and other bean-based food preparations.

After cooking, the softened beans can be mashed or blended for use as fillings in cakes, sweet products, or combined with other ingredients during food processing.

Nutritionally, dried small white beans provide plant-based protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, and potassium.