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BEYOND THE GRAIN Legumes, Grains, and Rice

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LEGUMES

ADZUKI BEANS APPALOOSA BEANS BABY BUTTER BEANS Adzuki beans are small, firm, and have a somewhat The appaloosa bean is a hybrid legume that is Baby butter beans have a thin skin that allows mealy texture. They have a strong, nutty, sweet related to the pinto bean. It is ivory on one end it to cook quickly. The bean’s name is derived flavor and are high in fiber, polyphenols, and and purple and mocha spotted on the other. from its buttery color, rich flavor, and creamy flavonoids. Adzuki beans are also known as “azuki” They have a firm texture, mild flavor, and contain smooth texture. This bean is also referred to or “aduki,” and are grown widely throughout East high levels of protein, fiber, and minerals. by many as “butter beans.” Baby butter beans, Asia and the Himalayas. #290220 10 lb for the most part, are grown in the Southern #131010 12/1 lb United States and reach their peak harvest #290230 10 lb season towards the latter half of the summer. #131060 12/1 lb #290250 10 lb

BLACK CALYPSO BEANS GARBANZO BEANS BLACK GARBANZO BEANS This black calypso bean, or ying-yang bean, Also known as “chickpeas,” these small, round, Black garbanzo beans are small, round, hard has a mild flavor and smooth texture. hard beans have a firm texture and pronounced beans with a firm texture and nutty flavor. These beans dramatic black and white nutty flavor. They are one of the earliest known The black variety can appear to be black or dark patterning does experience fading when cultivated legumes, growing best in subtropical brown. Black garbanzo beans are also referred cooked, but still presents well. This is a and tropical regions of the world. Garbanzo beans to as “desi chickpeas,” and are a staple found in nutrient dense been with high levels of have been, and continue to be, a staple in Indian Indian and Mediterranean cuisines. fiber and protein.  and Mediterranean cuisines for centuries.  #130110 12/1 lb #290300 10 lb #131310 12/1 lb #290080 10 lb #290380 10 lb

BLACK TURTLE BEANS BLACK-EYED PEAS CANNELLINI BEANS Black turtle beans are also known simply as Black-eyed peas (yes they are a bean) are Cannellini beans are very prevalent in Italian “black beans.” They are small shiny beans cream colored beans that have a black eye on cuisine and are also known as “Italian white kidney that carry a slight mushroom-like flavor. the inner curve of the bean, hence the name beans.” They have a mild flavor and uniquely Black turtle beans hold their flavor and “black-eyed peas.” They have a firm texture identifiable smooth texture. Cannellini beans shape well after being cooked. They are and mild pea-like flavor that absorbs other contain high levels of protein and low levels of fat.  super-nutrient dense and contain a good flavors very well.  #131170 12/1 lb source of anthocyanin polyphenols.  #131080 12/1 lb #290320 10 lb #131090 12/1 lb #290270 10 lb #290280 10 lb

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CRANBERRY BEANS DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS FAVA BEANS SPLIT PEAS SPLIT GREEN PEAS  SPLIT YELLOW PEAS  Cranberry beans are heirloom beans that have These medium sized reddish-brown colored beans Fava beans are oval beans that have a granular #131610 12/1 lb #131630 12/1 lb maroon mottling over a pink skin and a mild sweet have a smooth texture, durable skin, and are full texture and somewhat bitter earthy flavor. This cool season crop has a soft texture and mild, #290490 10 lb #290500 10 lb flavor. They are quite plump and very popular of flavor. Having a stronger durable skin allows for Fava beans are cultivated globally. The plant earthy, slightly sweet flavor. Split green and split in Northwestern Italy where cranberry beans may this bean to hold its shape better than other beans. is hard, durable, and can withstand a variety yellow peas work great to thicken stews and soups. be referred to as “borlotti” or “saluggia” beans.  Containing high levels of protein and nutrients, of harsh climate conditions. Fava beans have Technically classified as a fruit, the pea is #131200 12/1 lb dark red kidney beans have become an affordable been a staple in Chinese cuisine for centuries. recognized as a vegetable in the culinary world. #290330 10 lb diet staple in many cultures, including North Particularly in Southwestern China, where they A split pea comes to be by removing the outer skin America, Asia, and Europe.  are referred to as Szechuan beans.  of the pea, and then splitting the pea where the #131230 12/1 lb #131260 12/1 lb pea lobes come together. #290340 10 lb #290370 10 lb

FLAGEOLET BEANS FRENCH NAVY BEANS GIANT LIMA BEANS BLACK LENTILS BROWN LENTILS CRIMSON LENTILS These light green French beans are kidney-shaped, French navy beans are small, round, white beans Also known as Madagascar, curry, or lab beans: Black lentils, are a highly sought after variety Brown lentils, also known as “Spanish Pardina This unique, small, colorful variety of shelled creamy, and delicate in flavor. Flageolet beans are that have a creamy smooth texture and rich, giant Peruvian Lima beans are named for the of lentils. Their deep natural color of black creates lentils” are the most common variety of lentils. lentil averages about 1/3 of the size of your actually immature kidney beans. They are native buttery, bacon-like flavor. On occasion, you may Peruvian city of Lima. These beans are large and a striking appearance, while the earthy flavor and The firm texture of brown lentils allows for long standard lentil. The flavor profile comes through to France, where they were fist cultivated in the hear this bean being referred to as the “white pea flat, and carry a savory flavor, with a cream and firm texture provides versatility for any dish you cooking times, while holding its shape very well. as buttery-smooth with mild nut-like notes. 1800’s. Flageolet beans are a staple in French bean.” French navy beans have great nutritional meaty texture.  are looking to elevate.  This variety is mild in flavor with undertones Crimson lentils are an excellent go-to for cooking, due to their super-creamy texture that is value and are a wonderfully wholesome ingredient #131070 12/1 lb #131490 12/1 lb of nuttiness.  quick cooking, and pack a high protein punch. versatile across many French culinary applications. with relatively low levels of fat.  #290260 10 lb #290440 10 lb #131430 12/1 lb This lentil not only appealing on any dish, #131290 12/1 lb #131560 12/1 lb #290420 10 lb but also highly nutritious.  #290370 10 lb #290470 10 lb #131370 12/1 lb #290400 10 lb

GREAT NORTHERN BEANS PIGEON PEAS IVORY WHITE LENTILS MIXED LENTILS PETITE GOLDEN LENTILS Great northern beans are white, oval-shaped, Pigeon peas, also known as “Congo peas” Known by chefs as “ivory white lentils,” these A delightful and stunning gourmet mix of ivory Known for quick cooking and high protein: and have a coarse texture with a mild flavor. contain high levels of amino acids and protein. fantastically tiny, ivory-colored discs are not white, golden, black, petite crimson, and French these mild, buttery, and smooth lentils add Due to the similarity in appearance, great The flavor of this African heirloom variety technically lentils at all. Believe it or not, green lentils. This unique hand-selected mix offers vibrancy to any dish you choose to showcase northern beans work to be a good substitution is pungent and coarse in texture. Pigeon peas they are the white center of the Indian bean you the opportunity to add firm texture to a variety them on.  for navy beans, if running short.  are a very common ingredient in Asian, African, crop named “black gram.” This incognito bean of culinary creations, while impacting and elevating #131400 12/1 lb #131340 12/1 lb and Latin America cuisine.  is a rich source of protein, has a mild earthy-like dish presentation.  #290410 10 lb #290360 10 lb flavor, and smooth soft texture when cooked.  #131510 1 2 / 1 l b #131530 12/1 lb

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GRAINS

ANCIENT GRAINS BLEND BUCKWHEAT GROATS COARSE BULGUR WHEAT This is a mild, nutty, and semi-sweet combination Buckwheat groats have a complex walnut Coarse bulgur wheat has a nutty and earthy taste of farro, freekeh, grano, red rice, rye berries, and cocoa-like flavor. They are the small seeds with a firm texture. This wheat is a form of cracked and wheat berries. The hand-selected blend has of the buckwheat plant and are not related wheat berry: more specifically, hard red winter been chosen for its even cooking and harmonious to grain, but are related to the rhubarb plant: wheat berry, which is pre-steamed to speed up textures. This is hearty combination of ancient which classifies them as gluten free.  cooking time in the kitchen. Being from a hard red grains that offers a nutrient rich mix of textures, #130010 12/1 lb winter wheat berry, the flavor profile of this coarse while providing excellent versatility in all categories bulgur is much more pronounced than the bulgur of soup.  of a white wheat berry.  #330160 12/1 lb #109230 12/1 lb #290020 10 lb

FINE BULGUR WHEAT GIANT ISRAELI COUSCOUS ITALIAN COUSCOUS This whole-grain product is made from hard red About the size of a peppercorn, giant Israeli Couscous is made from durum wheat flour called winter wheat berries. Hulled wheat kernels are couscous has a delightful light and nutty flavor, semolina. Italian couscous, in relation to giant processed to remove some of the bran, then and is made from durum wheat flour. This larger Israeli couscous, is about the size of a seed. Italian steamed, dried, and cracked into a fine grain. sized couscous delivers more of a chewy flavor couscous is somewhat mild-plain in flavor and not The flavor is earthy, nutty, and tender with a fluffy than your standard sized couscous and can as chewy as its larger cousin, Israeli couscous.  texture. The pre-cooking, or pre-steaming, stand up to more complex sauces, due to its #108440 12/500g allows for quickened preparation time in the size and consistency.  kitchen. Being made from a hard winter wheat #108460 12/14 oz berry, versus a white wheat berry, allows for a stronger flavor profile.  #109170 8 lb

CHIA SEEDS BLACK CHIA SEEDS  WHITE CHIA SEEDS  #158350 12/1 lb #158300 12/1 lb These are the seeds of the salvia hispanica plant. Chia seeds are a superfood, and rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They pack a pleasant crunch and hold a mild nutty flavor.

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ITALIAN FARRO FREEKEH® CRACKED WHEAT KAMUT® This is an ancient whole grain wheat that has Freekeh® is an ancient grain with a very distinct Kamut® comes from khorasan wheat, which is been cultivated in Italy for centuries, particularly flavor and aroma. Its flavor is quite nutty similar to durum wheat used for pasta making. in Umbria, where it is an important cultural and slightly smoky, with a chewy texture. Kamut® is never hybridized or genetically modified. ingredient in local cuisine. Pearl sized, chewy, Primarily, young green wheat is used to make It is always organically grown and is widely known and nutty in flavor, Italian farro has the ability freekeh. It is put through a combination of sun for its nutrition, digestibility, sweet buttery taste, to grow well in harsh soil conditions, as well as drying and open air oven roasting, which in result and firm texture.  being resistant to certain farm-borne diseases.  develops the well-recognized flavor and aroma. #130040 12/1 lb #130260 12/1 lb #158310 1 2 / 1 l b #291200 10 lb #291350 10 lb

MILLET SEED SPELT HARD RED WHEAT BERRIES QUINOA QUINOA  BLACK QUINOA  Millet is one of the world’s top grain crops. Spelt is nutty-sweet with a chewy texture, Hard red wheat berries are light to dark tan kernels #130060 12/1 lb #130200 12/1 lb It has a mild-sweet corny flavor and is small, polished-like shine, and is reddish-brown in color. with pronounced nutty flavor and chewy texture. Quinoa is a member of the Amaranth family, and is #290050 10 lb #221180 10 lb round, and yellow in color. Millet is a grain seed It is said that this grain resembles a cross between Whole grains of hard winter wheat are grown in the native to South America. This superfood is known that is native to Africa and Asia, where it is still wheat and barley. Spelt is also known as “dinkel coldest northern regions of the United States. to grow on tall stalks that can reach up to ten feet to this day a cultural staple in African and Asian wheat” or “hulled wheat.”  Due to the lower carbohydrate content and high tall. The plant itself is tough and can survive harsh cuisines. Millet is a strong crop and can withstand #130090 12/1 lb gluten content, this wheat berry variety is an climate conditions, such as droughts, poor soil low water supply, allowing it to be resistant to harsh excellent grain for crafting artisanal breads.  quality, and high heat. climate conditions, such as high heat and #130070 12/1 lb When cooking quinoa, you will notice that the thin drought-like environments.  germ that encircles the grain somewhat detaches #187822 12/1 lb from the seed and remains semi-crunchy, while the seed itself becomes fluffy.

White quinoa, also known as ivory or golden quinoa, has a delicate, subtle, clean taste. When compared to black, red, and tricolor quinoa, the white variety has the most delicate flavor profile. Black quinoa holds an earthy-sweet flavor, while red quinoa has a richer taste and chewier texture. Tricolored quinoa includes all three varieties: white, black, and red. Tricolored quinoa encompasses all the flavors of white, black and red in a unique blend that creates a fantastic balance in flavor, described as clean   FREEZE-DRIED SWEET CORN earthy-sweetness. RED QUINOA TRICOLOR QUINOA To preserve the wonderful sweet flavor and golden #110190 12/1 lb #206440 12/1 lb color of sweet corn, this corn is freeze-dried at #221190 10 lb #206450 10 lb its peak. Freeze-drying is the first step, followed by using low pressure to drive the frozen water out of the corn in gas form. This makes the kernels light, airy, and uniquely delicious with a nice crunchy texture.  #130870 12 oz

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RICE

ARBORIO RICE ASIAN RICE BLEND BAMBOO RICE Arborio is named after Arborio, Italy. It is a town This is a signature mixture of Himalayan red rice, Bamboo rice is a short-grain rice that is infused that resides in Po Valley in Northern Italy. bamboo rice, and sushi rice. The combination of with fresh bamboo juice, which is how bamboo This rice is known for its superior starch content rice colors comes off as striking, and has the ability rice gets its unique color and flavor. The color and its ability to absorb and hold flavors very well. to elevate any dish presentation that calls for rice. is eye-catching, the flavor is herbaceous and Arborio rice is prized for its role in in making Himalayan red rice has a nutty flavor, rose-like wild, and the aromatics are delightfully clean. traditional risotto.  color, and firm texture. Bamboo rice has a moist sticky texture, which #130600 12/1 kilo Bamboo rice is an Asian short-grain white rice is an ideal characteristic allowing complimentary infused with bamboo juice. The bamboo juice ingredients to adhere to it well, when mixed.  infusion creates a jasmine green tea flavor and #179140 12/1 lb allows this rice to present as a spectacular jade #290810 10 lb green color. Sushi rice is very glutinous. It is a short-grain Japanese rice that is white in color and carries a mild-sweet taste.  #130620 12/1 lb

BROWN BASMATI RICE WHITE BASMATI RICE Grown in India, brown basmati rice is an aromatic Just as with the brown variety, white basmati whole grain rice. Brown basmati rice has a nutty rice is also very aromatic, it is not as fragrant flavor with earthy aromatics and a fluffy texture, as brown basmati, but definitely packs a good when cooked. This rice has a much stronger flavor punch. White basmati also carries that similar and fragrance than white basmati rice, as well nutty-earthy flavor and fluffy texture brown as a firmer texture and higher fiber content. basmati offers.  The name “basmati” translates to “queen of #179180 12/1 lb fragrance” in Hindi. Quite the appropriate #108600 10 lb name for such a fragrant whole grain rice.  #348350 10 lb

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BROWN RICE LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE  SHORT GRAIN BROWN RICE  WILD ORGANIC RED RICE SUSHI RICE THAI JASMINE RICE #112240 12/1 lb #110390 12/1 lb These visually stunning burgundy kernels have Sushi rice, so named because of its very common Jasmine rice primarily grows in Thailand, and The bran contributes to the honey-brown color, a wonderfully chewy texture and nutty flavor. use in the making of sushi, is a traditional Japanese is named after the well-known sweet-smelling delicate nutty flavor, and chewy texture present Wild organic red rice acts as a great substitute cuisine staple ingredient. This short-grained ivory Jasmine plant. Jasmine rice has a sweet distinctive with long-grain and short-grain brown rice. for brown rice when wanting to add a more white rice becomes an easy-to-form sticky texture fragrance and delicate nutty flavor. When cooked, The visible difference between short and long color-forward feature to your dish.  when cooked, and holds a mild sweet flavor with this rice becomes a light and fluffy consistency varieties is that short-grain rice is wider than it is #130540 12/1 kilo a gelatinous chewy texture.  with a further unique popcorn-like aroma. long, and long-grain rice is tall and thin. #130790 12/1 lb #130500 12/1 lb #130560 10 lb

CHINESE BLACK RICE PURPLE STICKY RICE HIMALAYAN RED RICE WILD RICE BLEND WILD BLACK RICE Chinese black rice, also referred to as “emperor’s Purple sticky rice, or Thai sweet rice, is a glutinous Himalayan Red Rice brings exciting brightness to This gourmet blend of wild rice provides ideal Wild black rice has a distinct earthy-nutty rice” or “forbidden rice,” is a gorgeous rice with rice that is naturally sticky. The rice carries a dark any dish. The flavor profile of this rice is more texture, taste, and visual characteristic: elevating flavor profile and unmistakable firm texture. a rich sweet flavor. This unique rice was once long shine with it, and when cooked, turns more towards complex than other varieties. It is rich, yet has any dish it appears on. The blend is earthy in flavor When cooked, the earthy-nutty taste becomes ago only available to Chinese emperors, due to the an indigo color tone. The flavor of purple sticky rice coconut-like undertones with a distinctive nutty with nutty undertones, while being rich in fiber more of a toasted-nuttiness: imparting wonderful stories of good health and longevity that were tied is sweet and chewy along with containing a dose of and earthy flavor. The brilliant color comes from and amino acids. complimentary flavor to centerplate proteins.  to the rice. Black rice is a medium-grain rice with antioxidants, fiber, and protein in every bite. anthocyanin and proanthocyanin antioxidants #130640 12/1 lb #206200 12/1 lb a purple-black color. The deep color is due to the #130510 12/1 lb found in the rice’s bran.  #130230 10 lb #206210 10 lb high levels of anthocyanins found in the rice. #290150 10 lb #130130 12/1 lb Because of the antioxidants (anthocyanins) #290100 10 lb found in this rice and the nutrients that are packed into it, Chinese black rice is usually referred to as a superfood. The color of Chinese black rice will change to a purple hue when cooked. This creates a striking presentation to add to a variety of dishes. #130400 12/1 lb #290130 10 lb

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