Ingredient

Baby Lima Beans

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Baby lima beans are primarily used as a vegetable in various dishes. They add …

What it is

Baby lima beans are a variety of the larger lima bean, known for their smaller size and creamier texture. They are a type of legume, grown from a flowering plant native to Peru. Like other beans, they are harvested and typically sold dried, frozen, or canned.

Why it's used

Baby lima beans are primarily used as a vegetable in various dishes. They add a creamy texture and mild flavor to soups, stews, casseroles, and side dishes. Their versatility makes them a popular ingredient in frozen vegetable mixes and ready-to-eat meals.

Health notes

Baby lima beans are a source of dietary fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals. They are not subject to FDA regulation as a food additive. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated beans as a food ingredient. No specific health concerns are associated with the consumption of baby lima beans at typical dietary levels.

Allergen info

Baby lima beans are not one of the nine FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Baby Lima Beans

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MARKET CLASSICS Market Classics, Hearty Eleven Bean Soup Mix Other Soups 314kcal 20Protein 1.4Fat 62.9Carbs SHURFINE Mixed Vegetables Classic Blends Carrots, Corn, Peas, Green Beans And Baby Lima Beans Frozen Vegetables 71kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 14.1Carbs SHURFINE Mixed Vegetables Classic Blends Carrots, Corn, Peas, Green Beans And Baby Lima Beans, Mixed Vegetable Frozen Vegetables 71kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 14.1Carbs SHURFINE Baby Lima Beans Vegetable and Lentil Mixes 333kcal 20Protein 0Fat 62.2Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Shurfine, 16 Bean Soup Mix With Cajun Seasoning Other Soups 333kcal 22.2Protein 1.1Fat 60Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Baby Lima Beans Frozen Vegetables 133kcal 7.2Protein 0Fat 24.1Carbs Baby Lima Beans General Mills, Inc. Baby Lima Beans Frozen Vegetables 108kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 18.9Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Baby Lima Beans Vegetable and Lentil Mixes 229kcal 20Protein 1.4Fat 62.9Carbs Gracekennedy Foods (USA) LLC La Fe, Soup Mix Vegetables Frozen Vegetables 62kcal 2.5Protein 0Fat 12.5Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. 16 Bean Soup Mix Other Soups 348kcal 21.7Protein 2.2Fat 63.0Carbs Life Gourmet Shop LLC. Naturals Seasoned Pulled Pork Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 31% DV per serving 125kcal 8.3Protein 5.8Fat 10.4Carbs Pro Hats Baby Lime Beans Frozen Vegetables 106kcal 7.1Protein 0Fat 20Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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