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Known as common bean or French bean, White kidney bean is an herbaceous annual plant that belongs to the Leguminosae family. It is having alternate green or purple leaves; white, pink, or purple flowers, and smooth, plump, kidney-shaped beans. Phytohemagglutinin and alpha-amylase blocker are the two main active components present in white kidney beans. It is rich in fibre, protein, folate, magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Copper.