Though the term “bean” may refer to different plant species, many of the types of beans frequently eaten by humans can be further classified into a subgroup called pulses. Pulses are the edible, dry seeds from legume plant pods.

Common varieties of pulses include:
- Beans: Kidney, adzuki, black, pinto, black-eyed pea, mung, fava
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): Desi and kabuli
- Dry peas: Whole green, split green, whole yellow, split yellow
- Lentils: Red, green, brown and black

Dark Kidney Beans

Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Light Kidney Beans

Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Cranberry Beans

Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

White Kidney Beans


Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Small Red Beans


Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Black Beans


Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Great Northern Beans


Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Pinto Beans


Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.

Navy Beans


Peas are members of the Fabaceae (formerly known as Leguminosae) family.