AGRI PRODUCTS - Black-eyed beans

Black-eyed beans

Scientific name: Fríjol Castilla or Caupí (Vigna unguiculata)
Characteristics:  It is also known as “Fríjol Ojo Negro”, because it has a black spot in the middle.  It is produced in northern Peru, from Piura to Huacho.  An even size is important for the product to be exported.  Black-eyed peas are frequently “red” stained by the rainfalls and these are not considered good quality peas.

• Calibers: Export size
• Packaging: 50-kg laminated or unlaminated polypropylene sacks (or as per customer special requirements)
• Harvest: In November, in large quantities, and in April, in smaller quantities.
• Availability: All year round.
• Container capacity: Up to 22 tons.
• Nutrition facts:
• Proteins: 21.84%
• Moisture: 12.00%
• Ashes: 3.12%
• Fats: 1.22%
• Carbohydrates: 59.60%
• Tariff item: 0713.39.92.00