Dry beans are produced in pods and belong to the family of plants called legumes. The shape of the bean distinguishes it from other legumes like peas and lentils. Usually beans are kidney-shaped or oval, while peas are round, and lentils possess a flat, disk-like shape. Trinidad Benham is a recognized leader in the packaging and distribution of dried beans. To learn more about different varieties of dry beans, please download our bean varieties datasheet. Compare bean varieties by downloading our dry bean comparison datasheet.