Beans are a type of legume that are widely used in many different cuisines around the world. LIMA beans, also known as butter beans, are a large, flat, green bean with a mild flavor. Fava beans are a large, flat, yellow-brown bean with a sweet, nutty flavor. SOY beans are small, round, and black with a slightly bitter taste. Soya beans are similar to SOY beans but are larger and lighter in color. PINTO beans are small, oval-shaped, and speckled with a mild flavor. Haricot beans are small, white, and kidney-shaped with a mild flavor. Mung beans are small, green, and round with a sweet flavor. ADZUKI beans are small, red, and oval-shaped with a sweet flavor. NAVY beans are small, white, and oval-shaped with a mild flavor.