🧾 What is it?

Giana Mixed Beans with Chickpeas in Salted Brine 400 g is a sterilised tinned legume product – a mix of various types of beans and chickpeas in a salted water brine, ready to eat immediately after opening without cooking. It is a quick and nutritious ingredient suitable for salads, soups, lunches and snacks.

🧪 Ingredients and allergens

✔️ Ingredients: a mix of pulses in varying proportions (red beans, white beans, borlotti beans, chickpeas), drinking water, table salt.

⚠️ Allergens: May contain gluten, mustard and soya (according to the manufacturer).

📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g of solid content)

(data taken from available product information)

➡️ The weight of the solid content after draining is approximately 240 g out of the total 400 g in the pack.

🍽️ Taste and use

✔️ Flavour: neutral, natural flavour of cooked pulses — slightly salty due to the brine.
✔️ Texture: soft beans and chickpeas, suitable for further preparation or eating straight away.

📌 Recommended uses:

• 🥗 In salads: a classic bean salad with fresh vegetables and herbs.

• 🥣 In soups and stews: add at the end of cooking for extra protein.

• 🍝 With pasta or rice: a quick meal without cooking meat.

• 🍽️ On their own: with a little oil, pepper and herbs as a quick snack.

🧊 Storage

➡️ Before opening: store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
➡️ After opening: transfer the contents to a sealable container and keep in the fridge; use within a few days.

🧠 Summary

Giana Bean Mix with Chickpeas in Brine 400 g is a versatile mix of pulses that provides a good source of carbohydrates and plant-based protein, and is easy to use without cooking – ideal for salads, side dishes or quick meals.

💡 Tip: If you want more flavour, you can rinse the bean mix and toss it with olive oil, garlic and lemon juice to make a simple salad with herbs.