What are white kidney beans called?

Question

I'm trying to find 'white kidney beans' at the grocery store, but the local shopkeeper didn't recognize the name. Are they called something else?

Rahul Dev · Accepted Answer

They are commonly called Cannellini beans in Italian cooking, or Safed Rajma in Hindi. They are a fantastic, protein-packed addition to your diet post-workout. Try boiling them and mixing them with chopped veggies for a quick, healthy salad.

Pooja Sawant · Answer

They are simply called Cannellini beans in supermarkets, or Safed Rajma at your local kirana store. They look just like our regular red rajma but are white in color and taste much creamier. I love adding them to minestrone soup!

Harish Rawat · Answer

In India, you will find them sold as Safed Rajma or Lobia sometimes, though real lobia is black-eyed peas. Because they have a low glycemic index, they are very good for keeping blood sugar stable. Just make sure to eat them cooked at home, avoiding sweet canned versions.

Vasudha Sastry · Answer

Many people call them white beans or Safed Rajma. If you struggle with digesting them, my mother always advised boiling them with a pinch of hing (asafoetida) and ginger. It helps reduce the gas and bloating issues significantly.

Arvind Shenoy · Answer

They are known as Cannellini beans or white kidney beans. Be careful because many online health blogs sell 'white kidney bean extract' claiming it blocks carbs and helps you lose weight. Don't waste money on these pills without asking a clinical nutritionist.

What are white kidney beans called?

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Consult a nephrologist

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