Lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus), also called butter beans, are a nutritious legume known for their soft, creamy texture and mild, slightly nutty taste. They come in a range of sizes and colors—pale green, cream, or mottled—and are valued both for their culinary versatility and their high content of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Lima beans are commonly used in stews, soups, salads, and prepared vegetable mixes where their ability to absorb flavors and retain a smooth mouthfeel is prized.
Cultivated across temperate and subtropical regions, lima beans thrive where warm seasons allow full pod development. At Didwaniya Group we source varieties that combine good yield, uniformity, and post-harvest stability, then clean, sort and package them to preserve quality for international markets.
Characteristics
Taste: Mild, buttery, slightly nutty; smooth, creamy mouthfeel when cooked.
Appearance (Structure): Plump, flat to slightly kidney-shaped seeds; sizes vary by variety (small to large); colors range from pale green to cream or mottled.
Smell: Mild, legume-like aroma when dry; fresh/cooked beans emit a gentle, earthy scent.
Mass fraction of moisture, %, not more than: 12.0
Mass fraction of crude protein, %, not less than: 20.0
Mass fraction of crude fat, %, not more than: 3.0
Broken/ Damaged seeds, %, not more than: 3.0
Color: Uniform pale green to cream depending on variety and processing.
Application
Lima beans are widely used in commercial and home cooking. They’re ideal for canned and frozen vegetable products, ready-to-eat meals, soups, stews, casseroles, and vegetarian protein blends. Food processors value them for purees, plant-based spreads, and as a textural ingredient in salads and side-dishes. In kitchens, lima beans pair well with herbs, smoked meats, coconut, and tomato-based sauces, providing a creamy counterpoint and nutritional boost to recipes.
Storage Condition
Store in dry, clean, well-ventilated warehouses free from pests and foreign odours, at a relative humidity not exceeding 75% and a temperature not above 20°C. Protect from direct sunlight and strong odours; maintain FIFO stock rotation to ensure freshness and quality.
Lima Beans
Creamy Texture. Hearty Nutrition
Didwaniya Group supplies premium lima beans celebrated for their creamy texture, buttery flavor, and consistent size. Sourced from trusted growers and processed under strict hygiene standards, our lima beans meet the needs of food manufacturers, processors, and retailers seeking reliable quality and traceability.