Cannellini Beans in Water Cannellini Beans are a white kidney bean which have a creamy, nutty flavour when cooked. Can be used in a number of dishes including soups and salads. High in protein and 1 of your 5 a day. Pulses have long been a staple part of the Italian diet and Napolina's are carefully selected before being rigorously checked to ensure that only the best of the crop are chosen. This attention to detail means that every soup, salad or sauce you prepare with our pulses will be bursting with flavour.