Red speckled sugar beans

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Product Description: Red Speckled Sugar Beans (TerraBloom Trading)

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Product Overview

TerraBloom Trading supplies high-quality Red Speckled Sugar Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) — a premium dry bean variety widely consumed across Southern Africa for its distinctive flavor, nutritional value, and versatility in cooking.

Also known regionally as Nyimo Dzembira or Sugar Beans, this crop is a dietary staple and a key protein source in both household and institutional food markets across Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the wider SADC region.

Attribute

Description

Type

Red Speckled Sugar Bean (Common Bean)

Colour

Cream/white background with distinctive red speckles

Form

Whole, dry bean kernels

Size/Grading

Graded or ungraded depending on buyer requirement (typically 8–10 mm grain size)

Moisture Content

≤ 14%

Impurities/Foreign Matter

≤ 1% (graded stock)

Broken Beans

≤ 2%

Packaging

50 kg polypropylene woven sacks (custom branding available)

Sourcing and Quality

Our beans are sourced directly from smallholder and commercial farmers across Mashonaland, Midlands, and Manicaland regions of Zimbabwe — the country’s prime legume belt.

All produce is sun-dried, cleaned, and graded manually or mechanically prior to export.

TerraBloom ensures:

1. Uniform color and grain size
2. Low moisture content for longer shelf life
3. Absence of weevils and foreign matter
4. Export-ready quality standards

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Available Formats

1. Ungraded raw beans – cost-effective bulk option for re-processing or blending
2. Cleaned and graded beans – ready for wholesale, packaging, or institutional buyers
3. Custom packaging available in 50 kg, 25 kg, or 10 kg branded bags under TerraBloom label

Market & Applications

Red speckled sugar beans are a high-demand legume in Southern Africa due to their rich taste and protein content.

Primary market segments include:

1. Household retail (staple food)
2. Institutional catering (schools, hospitals, correctional services)
3. Food processors and wholesalers
4. Regional export trade within SADC (especially South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Malawi)

Competitive Advantages

1. Zimbabwe origin – naturally fertile soils and non-GMO crops.
2. Traceable supply chain – sourced directly from farmers and co-operatives.
3. Flexible volumes – available from 5 t to 30 t per shipment.
4. Export-ready – compliant with SADC trade standards and phytosanitary certification.