Legume
Great Northern Related Small White
B tier
Great Northern–related small whites sit near navy in the pale bean spectrum—slightly larger than true navies in many packs, mild and versatile for soups and stews. The label here captures small white overlap in trade lists. White chili, soups, cassoulet-style pots when larger whites are unwanted. Cook until creamy. Mild flavour takes herbs well.
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Unit
Characteristics
Preparations
Chili WhiteSoupStew
Traits
CreamyMedium-Small WhiteMildSoupVersatileWhite
History
US
Great Northern beans were distinguished as medium whites beside navies.
Retail often neighboured Great Northern and navy as small-to-medium whites.