The peeps at Mr Organic refer to butter beans as ‘Giant Whites’ as these creamy beans are big, plump and pillowy. They make a fantastic soup with diced root veggies, few snips of smoky bacon and hearty herbs.
Carlo, our friend at Mr Organic, says “in Italy, they call them ‘bianchi di Spagna’, which means ‘white from Spain’. This is because apparently in 1530, a monk from the town of Belluno, called Brother Pietro Valeriano, received a quantity of white beans as a present from the Spanish court. Who knows!,” he shrugs. Nonetheless, it’s good to nice story to tell while you tuck into your beans.
These tasty butter beans are sourced by Valerio, Carlo and Kostas - three friends with a passionate belief that top quality organic products should be for as many people as possible.
Valerio says, "There is a way to encourage people to switch to organic food; and the more that change, the merrier. By cutting margins and re-assessing the way produce is priced, we can get a whole lot more people on board."
So, what about their products...? They'll stand for nothing but the best. We certainly think these beans cut the mustard.
Butter Beans, Water* (* = Approved non-organic ingredient)
Suitable for Vegetarians
Suitable for Vegans
Nutritional Information per 100g/ml
Energy (kJ): 408
Energy (kcal): 96
Protein (g): 6.9
Carbohydrate (g): 15.2
Fat (g): 0.8
Heat gently on the hob for 3-4 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Store in a cool dry place. Not suitable for home freezing.