KIDNEY BEANS

Common Name Kidney Beans
Botanical Name Phaseolus vulgaris
Color Red, White, Light Brown
Shape Kidney-shaped, slightly curved
Size 8–12 mm in length
Weight 0.2–0.3 g per bean
Moisture Content 12–14% (for storage)
Density 720–750 kg/m³
Crude Protein 20–25%
Crude Fat 0.8–1.5%
Crude Fiber 25–30%
Ash Content 2–3%
Carbohydrates 60–65%
Energy Content 1,300–1,400 kcal/kg
Test Weight 70–80 kg/hL
Starch Content 45–50%
Amino Acids High in Lysine, Methionine, Threonine
Bulk Density 650–700 kg/m³
Color of Bean Red, White, or Light Brown (depending on variety)
Shape of the Plant Erect, with upright stems and pods
Odor Mild, earthy or neutral