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Where do Haricot beans come from?

Haricot beans, (which are otherwise known as navy or phaseolus vulgaris) are ALL imported from abroad as we cannot grow them here in the UK. Many come from North America, but the most delicious ones, otherwise known as Alubia Blanca, come from Spain. That's why we get our Organic White Beans from the sunny fields of Salamanca.

What are Haricot Beans?

Haricot beans are the small, white beans you find in Baked Beans. They're also known as Navy beans. They can be subbed for any other white bean in a recipe (butter bean, cannellini)

How can you replace meat with vegetables?

The best way to replace meat with vegetables is.... EATING LOTS OF BEANS!

What are Spanish Beans?

Spanish-grown beans generally are of a higher quality to other imported beans to the UK. BUT, you need to be careful, many Spanish-branded beans use beans imported from abroad.

Can you eat butter beans straight from the tin?

Yes, you absolutely can eat butter beans straight from the tin. (They'll taste better if they're from a fancy jar though 😉)

What are Spanish White Beans?

The best Spanish white beans are Queen Butter Beans (Heirloom varieties otherwise known as Judion or Gigantes), but other, more common varieties such as Alubia Blanca are also very popular, and known to be quintessentially Spanish.

Can you eat beans straight from the jar?

Yes, you absolutely can eat beans straight from the jar. They taste delicious if they are good ones!

Can you eat butter beans straight from the jar?

Yes, you absolutely can eat butter beans straight from the jar. They taste delicious if they are good ones!

Can you eat chickpeas straight from the jar?

Yes, you absolutely can eat chickpeas straight from the jar. They taste DELICIOUS if they are good ones!

Can you eat chickpeas straight from the tin?

Yes, you absolutely can eat chickpeas straight from the tin. (They'll taste better if they're from a fancy jar though 😉)

Are Chickpeas gluten free?

YES, chickpeas are gluten-free. They don't contain wheat.

Are Gigantes the same as Butter Beans?

Gigantes are not the same as Butter Beans. They're what we call QUEEN BUTTER BEANS as they are of a rarer, creamier, tastier variety than the normal butter bean.

Are Judiones the same as Butter Beans?

Gigantes are not the same as Butter Beans. They're what we call QUEEN BUTTER BEANS as they are of a rarer, creamier, tastier variety than the normal butter bean.