Quick Facts
U.S. PER CAPITA USE (2006)
· Pinto bean is the highest with 2.67 pounds per capita.
· Navy bean is number two with .9 pounds per capita.
· Total for all beans is 6.36 pounds.
EXPORTS OF MICHIGAN DRY BEANS
·Mexico other than the United States is the largest buyer of Michigan Beans.
· 90% of the Michigan Cranberry Beans are exported, mainly to Italy,
Spain, Portugal, and Columbia.
· Black beans are exported mainly to Mexico.
· Michigan is the main supplier of dry beans to Europe
BEAN MATH
· 1 cup of dry navy beans=3 cups cooked
· 1 pound (2 cups) dry navy beans=6 cups cooked
· 1 pound cooked beans will serve 6-8 people
· 1 serving of cooked beans=3/4 of 1 cup
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