The Red Speckled beans commonly known as the sugar bean is a legume. It is grown for it’s seed, which is eaten as a vegetable. It has a high soluble fibre content. Soluble fibre absorbs water in the stomach forming a gel that slows down the absorption of the bean’s carbohydrates.
Local name: Qey Zengurgur Boloqe
Harvesting Season: From October-November, June-July.
Location of Production: Amhara Region: South Gondar, Sidama & Tach Gayint, West Gojjam, Yilm a & Densa Woreda. Oromia Region: Gujji Zone.
Specification: Purity: 98pct Min., Admix: 2pct Max., including under size (1pct Max), damaged (wrinkled + broken +splits + shrivelled and discoloured): 0.5pct Max., Foreign Matter: 0.5pct Max.,
Moisture: 14pct Max.,
Count: 200-220beans/100gm beans
