Black Eyed Beans
Black Eyed Beans

Pulses

Black Eyed Beans

Black Eyed Beans are small, creamy white legumes with a distinctive black spot. Highly nutritious and popular worldwide for soups, stews, salads, and side dishes.

Product Details

  • Product Name: Black Eyed Beans (Cowpeas)
  • Botanical Name: Vigna unguiculata
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Type: Dried legume seeds
  • Origin: India
  • Description: Creamy white beans with a distinctive black eye, used in regional and global cuisines.

Packing and Shipping Details

  • Packing: Food-grade polybags, jute bags, or PP woven sacks
  • Common sizes: 25 kg, 50 kg, or customized as per buyer requirements
  • 20 FT container: Up to 20 MT
  • 40 FT container: Up to 27 MT
  • Shelf life: 12–24 months under proper storage conditions
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture

Physical Specifications

Appearance Smooth, kidney-shaped beans with a black eye
Color Creamy white with a black spot
Size 6–8 mm
Moisture Content ≤ 14%
Purity ≥ 99%
Foreign Matter ≤ 0.5%
Broken Grains ≤ 2%
Damaged/Discolored Grains ≤ 1%

Chemical Specifications

Protein Content ≥ 22%
Ash Content ≤ 2.5%
Acid Insoluble Ash ≤ 0.5%
Pesticide Residue Compliant with international standards
Aflatoxin Levels ≤ 10 ppb (As per EU/US norms)
Microbial Load Compliant with food safety standards

Nutritional Information (per 100g)

Energy 341 kcal
Carbohydrates 62g
Dietary Fiber 10g
Protein 22g
Fat 1.3g
Calcium 52mg
Iron 4.3mg
Potassium 690mg
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