IQF Black Eye Beans Information and Supply

Uren can supply individually quick frozen (IQF) black eye beans packaged and delivered either directly or into a cold store for service deliveries. As leading UK suppliers of IQF vegetables, we can source and provide black eye beans in quantities to suit food manufacturing and foodservice needs.

The black-eye bean, also often known as a black-eyed pea, is a small, creamy flavoured bean with a black mark where it was attached to the pod. Thought to originate from China, and then travelled to Africa in the hands of Arab traders, they are much used in American and African cooking. They are an essential ingredient in the American southern-style dish ‘Hoppin-John’, traditionally served on New Year’s Day.

Black eye beans are an incredibly versatile ingredient adding taste and texture to a wide variety of dishes, they are particularly popular for use in vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. They contain an impressive number of vitamins and minerals, are an excellent source of plant-based protein, iron, fibre, folate and antioxidants such as Vitamin A. Black eye beans are also low calorie and low fat and are thought to have a number of health benefits, making them a great addition to many healthy eating and diet foods.

IQF black eye beans have the same colour, creamy, nutty taste, soft yet firm texture, and impressive nutritional profile of fresh black eye beans, with the convenience and longer shelf life of a frozen product.

Process:

Uren’s black eye beans are sourced from our expert, accredited growers and can be traced right back to field. The black eye beans are harvested once the beans have matured, usually after around 60-100 days. Once harvested, the black eye beans are taken to the factory to be de-shelled, washed, and thoroughly inspected for defects. The beans are then rapidly frozen at extremely low temperatures to ensure maximum freshness and a free-flowing product.

Shelf life: 24 months from productions

Packaged in 12kg cartons

Minimum order quantity: 1 pallet.

IQF black eye beans application

Uren’s IQF black eye beans can be used in a wide variety of manufacturing and foodservice industries to create a range of different products. These include but are not limited to:

• Ready meals – IQF black eye beans can be used in the production of both fresh and frozen ready meals in dishes such as stew, curry, hotpot, casserole, stir-fry, chilli, and popular American and African dishes such as Hoppin-John, Akara, Texas caviar, Buñuelo, and rice and peas.
• Soups, broths, and sauces.
• Pre-made salads and grain bowls.
• Vegan and vegetarian meals – black eye beans are an excellent source of plant-based protein and iron and are incredibly filling. They are therefore a great, cost-effective alternative to meat in a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
• Health foods – black eye beans are rich in many essential nutrients and vitamins. They are a brilliant source of dietary fibre and folate, are naturally low in fat and calories and have a number of health benefits. They are therefore a popular addition in many healthy foods, low calorie, and weight loss products.

Uren can supply IQF black eye beans in volumes tailored to your business needs at a competitive market price. As leading suppliers of IQF fruit and vegetables throughout the UK, we have years of experience sourcing and delivering high-quality products to a variety of industries. Contact us today to discuss your business requirements, and our friendly team of experts will be more than happy to help. To find out more about our IQF Vegetables click here.