Pulses
WHITE PEA BEANS
It is a dry oval shaped with a mild flavor and powdery texture white bean that is smaller than many other types of white beans, and has an oval, slightly flattened shape.
Domestic name : Nech Boloqe
Harvest seasons : October to November
Origins : Arsi, Benshangul, Gondar, Gojjam, Gurage, Tigray, Welo
Benefits : White beans are a nutritional powerhouse, as they’re packed with fiber and protein and a good source of numerous micronutrients, including magnesium, and vitamin B6. They are popular in soup, stew and when processed into bean flour and used to prepare baked goods and snack foods.
RED PEA BEANS
Small, kidney-shaped bean with a deep reddish-brown color, they have a robust, full-bodied flavor and soft texture. They are one of the most important grain legumes and a principal food crop.
Domestic name : Qey Boloqe
Harvest seasons : October to November
Origins : Gojjam, Gurage, Hawassa, Sidama, Wollayta
Benefits : Red kidney beans are a good source of iron, phosphorus and potassium. They are also an excellent low-fat source of protein phytonutrients and dietary fiber. They are great for chili, salads, casseroles and mixing with rice and vegetables.
KABULI CHICK PEA
are known for their large size, creamy color and smooth coat. When soaked and boiled, these dried pulses cook up tasty and creamy. The plant grows 20-50cm tall, with feathery leaves and white flowers that may be streaked with pink or blue. In Ethiopia, Kabuli type chick pea is grown in limited areas.
Domestic name : Shnbra Dube
Harvest seasons : December to January
Origins : Gondar, Gojjam, Welo, East Shoa, West Shoa, North Shoa, West Shoa zones.
Benefits : Kabuli Chickpeas are nutritional powerhouses loaded with fiber, protein and nutrients. It is also used in salads, soups and stews, curry and other meal products. It may offer a variety of health benefits, such as improving digestion, aiding weight management and reducing the risk of several diseases.
DESI CHICK PEA
small, darker seeds, rough coat and can be white brown, green or black. They are grown mostly in Ethiopia and among one of the largest growers (sixth in 2019) in the world. The bulk of the crop variety in the country is dominated by the sweet Desi type.
Domestic name : Shnbra
Harvest seasons : December to January
Origins : Gondar, Gojjam, Welo, East Shoa, West Shoa, North Shoa.
Benefits : contains major nutrients like Manganese, Vitamin B9, Copper Iron and Phosphorus. It helps with Weight Loss, Prevents Hair Loss, Boosts your energy and immunity, Benefits for the Digestive System, Beneficial for Diabetes and Cholesterol Reduction.
GREEN MUNG BEANS
is a plant species in the legume family, small, ovoid (and sometimes cylindrical) in shape with a bright green skin, hence they are also called green beans.
Domestic name : Masho
Harvest seasons : September-November
Origins : Argoba, Debre sina, Qallu, North Shewa, South Wollo, Asossa
Benefits : Mung beans are literally offering vitamins A, B, C (an antioxidant that supports healthy vision) and E, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. Accompanied by a respectable amount of protein and fiber, it reduces heart disease, breast cancer, diabetics, and it also reduces cholesterol level.
SOYBEANS
also called soya bean is a species of legume, widely grown for its edible bean which has numerous uses. The soybean is an erect branching plant and can reach more than 2 meters (6.5 feet) in height. Seeds color can be various types, though most commercial varieties have brown or tan seeds, with one to four seeds per pod.
Domestic name : Akuri Ater
Harvest seasons : December-January.
Origins : north Shoa, Metekel, Assosa, Welega, Illubabor
Benefits : Soy beans contain significant amounts of phytic acid, dietary minerals and B vitamins. Soy vegetable oil, used in food and industrial applications. Soybean is the most important protein source for feed farm animals (that in turn yields animal protein for human consumption).
LIGHT SPECKLED BEANS
are also known as Sugar Bean or sweet bean, they come in beige, pink or red with dark rajas with slightly sweet taste. Usually they have two types of shapes, long one or round one.
Domestic name : Nech Zngurgur Boloqe
Harvest seasons : October-November
Origins : Gondar, Gojjam, Gujji, Sidama
Benefits : Light speckled kidney bean is abundant in nutrition, especially along with high protein, calcium, iron and vitamin B. Besides, light speckled kidney bean also does good to accelerating metabolism and people’s kidney.
RED SPECKLED BEANS
is one of the annual leguminous food crops that are harvested for dry seeds, have a unique nutty flavor which is eaten as a vegetable. It is cultivated as a crop for human consumption.
Domestic name : Qey Zngurgur Boloqe
Harvest seasons : October-November
Origins : Gondar, Gojjam, Gujji, Sidama
Benefits : Red speckled beans are high in soluble fiber content. These help balance blood sugar levels while providing steady, slow-burning energy, which makes them a good choice for people with diabetes suffering with insulin resistance. They also can increase energy levels, restoring iron in the body.
FABA BEANS
is a species of flowering plant in the pea and bean family. It is a stiffly erect, annual plant 0.5 to 1.8 meters tall and colored a distinct grey-green color. The fruit is a broad, leathery pod that is green, but matures to a dark blackish-brown, with a densely downy surface.
Domestic name : Baqela
Harvest seasons : October-November
Origins : Arsi, North & South Shoa, West & East Shoa, Gondar, Gojjam, Wollo
Benefits : Faba beans are incredibly nutritious and an excellent source of soluble fiber, protein, manganese, copper and several other micronutrients. Faba beans are loaded with folate, a nutrient that promotes proper brain and spinal cord development in infants.
PINTO BEANS
are medium size oval shape, with speckled reddish brown over a pale pink base and solid texture and Known for their rich flavor and delicious taste.
Domestic name : Qey Boloqe
Harvest seasons : October-November.
Origins : Borena, Segen, Burji, Amaro
Benefits : Pinto beans are very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Pinto beans provide virtually fat-free, high quality protein. Pinto beans are also an excellent source of folate and manganese, vitamin B1 as well as phosphorus, Iron, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
ETHIOPIAN ORIGIN PULSES EXPORTER
SMM IMPORT AND EXPORT has an extensive and rich export experience of Desi chick peas, white pea beans, red kidney beans and Green Mung beans with destination markets of Dubai, India, Pakistan, Singapore and Bangladesh to different food processers and food packers.