Legume
Phaseolus vulgaris
A tier
Phaseolus vulgaris for borlotti covers the common-bean species behind cranberry/borlotti mottled beans—cream pods and seeds streaked red that fade when cooked. Species context links them to other market classes. Cook as mottled fresh or dry beans for Italian and American dishes. Colour loss in the pot is normal. Thorough cooking required.
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Characteristics
Preparations
SimmerStew
Traits
BeanyCreamyMottled ClassesSpeciesStaple
History
Common bean diversity included mottled seed types later named borlotti/cranberry.
Italian and New World selections refined cranberry-pattern beans.