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The fruit of the bean is a gently curved pod that naturally opens when ripe, and its seeds can be oblong, oval, or round depending on the variety. This is a new variety obtained in the Bean Program of the National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture, and Livestock Research (INIFAP), released in 2001 by the Saltillo Experimental Field of the same Institute.
Among plant-based foods, beans are one of the highest sources of protein. They are also rich in antioxidants and minerals. When consumed in combination with corn, they provide all the amino acids that the body needs. The pinto saltillo bean has a higher protein content (22.1%) and a shorter cooking time (45 minutes in a pressure cooker) compared to other options.
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The product is packaged in a polypropylene raffia sack, a transparent bag measuring 55 x 100 cm.
Beans can be stored for several months, up to 7 months under good conditions.
They are stored on plastic pallets in transparent bags weighing 25 kg.
Our packaged product weighs 25 kg per bag.