The black cowpea, or wink, is actually not a bean, but a pea. The thin but resistant skin makes this bean an excellent product:compared to other beans it gives less swelling and cooks more quickly. To date, the cowpea has become almost a rarity, due to the greater difficulty of harvesting and the lower agricultural yield compared to other beans.
WEIGHT: 250 grams.
SPECIFIC NOTES:"Occhiolina"type beans. Soaking not necessary. Cooking about an hour.
INGREDIENTS: 100% Beans. It may contain traces of gluten.
PRODUCER:La Valletta Colfiorito Srl
Average nutritional values per 100g of product Energy 1175kJ (274kcal) Fats 2.7g - of which saturated fatty acids 0.6g Carbohydrates 42.5g - of which sugars 5.4 g Fibers 9.4 g Proteins 22.5 g Salt 0.03g
ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES: None.
STORAGE: Cool and dry place.
AVERAGE DEADLINE: 18/24 months.
RECOMMENDED COMBINATIONS: Eye beans are excellent to be done simply stewed, with tomato or to combine to make tasty soups. Also very good for cold dishes and summer salads.