Borlotti Bean
Also known as: borlotti, cranberry bean
Borlotti beans are a whole-food legume providing protein, fiber, folate, iron, and magnesium. They are a foundational food in healthy dietary patterns.
What it is
A variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) also known as cranberry bean or romano bean; recognizable by speckled red and beige coloring that fades with cooking.
Used as a primary protein and starch source in soups, stews, salads, and Italian dishes like pasta e fagioli.
Why it's flagged
- raw beans contain phytohaemagglutinin (destroyed by cooking)
- rare legume allergy
What regulators actually say
"Cranberry (Borlotti) beans are listed in USDA FoodData Central with full nutrient profile including protein, fiber, and folate."
"Phytohaemagglutinin (kidney bean lectin) is naturally occurring in raw red kidney beans and other Phaseolus vulgaris beans; cooking at boiling temperature destroys the toxin."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; GRAS.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; whole food.
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