ORIGIN Kidney beans originated in South and Central America as a result of migrating Indian traders who brought kidney beans with them from Peru. These beans were introduced into Europe in the 15th century by Spanish explorers returning from the New World. Spanish and Portuguese traders introduced kidney beans into Africa and Asia. Due to the beans being a very inexpensive form of good protein, they have become popular in many cultures throughout the world. Edible beans have had religious associations for millennia. The ancient Egyptians held the red kidney bean sacred. The Jewish high priest was forbidden to eat ...
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