Fun Facts about Italian Green Beans

Italian beans are sometimes called Romano or Runner beans. Their flat pods are twice as wide as the rounded pods of regular string beans.

Italian green beans started out as a Southern favorite, but are now available throughout the United States. If you don’t find them at your grocery store, ask your grocer to carry Allens Cut Italian Green Beans!

Allens Cut Italian Beans are grown in Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Perfect growing conditions that contribute to better taste and tenderness.

To Your Health

In one study, eating two servings a day of any variety of beans was found to lower cholesterol by as much as 27%*!

When it comes to nutrition, canned vegetables are equal to their fresh and frozen counterparts**. When you’re enjoying the convenience of canned Italian green beans you’ll also be receiving their full nutritional benefits.

Italian green beans are fat, sodium and cholesterol free. They’re low in calories, and a good source of fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates.

Italian green beans are also packed with vitamins A and C as well as iron and thiamine.

Change is Good

You can substitute Allens Cut Italian Green Beans in any recipe that calls for ordinary green beans.

For other great serving ideas, visit our online recipe collection.

Canned is Grand

Americans love canned green beans! According to the USDA, 50% of all beans grown are eaten as canned. Fresh and frozen are enjoyed equally, at 25% each.

Allens Cut Italian Green Beans are one more reason to fall in love with canned beans

*Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
**Source: Canned Food Council