Borlotto

One of the best-known and most popular beans in central and northern Italy, whether in its fresh or dried form the borlotti bean distinguishes itself from others by the startling patterns formed by its green and white skin colours. The pod (baccello) of the fresh bean is yellowish in colour, with bright red and green speckles while the bean itself is white with red speckles. There are many varieties of borlotti bean, including the British-developed Taylor’s Horticultural which is much used in Italy.