JUDIA PINESA OF MALAGÓN

The so-called “Judía Pinesa” is an indigenous and unique variety of beans in the entire world. This is so this type of bean is exclusively produced in the lands of Malagón (Ciudad Real). What characterizes this bean would be its small size, its kidney shape and its tenderness, which makes it possible for beans not to be soaked in water before cooking them.

Traditionally this bean in cultivated in vegetable gardens of Malagón, it is the water and the soil of the area that are the fundamental elements which provide the maximum quality, thus these factors turn this product into a unique one. It is in September when the harvest period of this bean begins, provided that the weather has been suitable.

Its production is very limited. It is buttery, soft on the palate and very tender, with the feature that never falls apart.