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Small Red Beans
Small Red Beans
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Whole legume; nutrient-dense source of protein, fiber, and minerals. Like other kidney beans, raw or undercooked beans contain phytohaemagglutinin (a lectin) which can cause acute GI illness; thorough boiling destroys it.
Found in
233 products
What it is
Small red kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) cultivar.
Whole-food source of plant protein, fiber, folate, iron, polyphenols.
Why it's flagged
- raw/undercooked beans contain phytohaemagglutinin – boil before eating
What regulators actually say
"Phytohaemagglutinin... is found in many varieties of raw beans, but it is in highest concentration in red kidney beans."
"Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, raw - protein 23.6 g/100 g; fiber 25 g/100 g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; bad-bug-book entry for phytohaemagglutinin in raw beans.
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; not regulated as additive.
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