Cannellini is another name for white beans. They are often called white kidney beans and are the largest among the different types of kidney beans. They are the meatiest and creamiest variety of white beans. Other types of white beans aside from cannellini are the following:

Navy Beans – They are small, oval-shaped beans that cook easily. They are perfect for recipes that involve mashing the beans since they don’t take long to soften.

Baby Lima Beans – They are nicknamed “butter beans” because of their buttery texture. They are starchy and are smooth and creamy.

Great Northern – They are medium-sized beans that are good in taking the flavors of the ingredients they’re cooked with. They are able to retain their better than Navy beans or baby lima beans. Their flavor is often nutty and mild.