The black-eyed bean belongs to the variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). It derives its name from its appearance as it is very pale in color and features a black spot that resembles an eye. Black-eyed beans originate from South America, where they were first cultivated by the Maya and the Inca civilizations before reaching Europe. They offer valuable nutritional benefits.
Black eyed beans
Where we grow them
Our black eyed beans are grown in Macedonia and Thrace.
When we grow them
They are sown in April and harvested in July.
Nutrients
High in proteins
High in manganese
High in fiber
Source of iron
Source of phosphorus
Why they are good for us
Black-eyed beans are high in fiber and manganese, that protecting cells from oxidative stress. They are also high in protein that is necessary to build and maintain muscle mass, and they are a source of iron and phosphorus, crucial to dental health.