Specification |
Beans (General) |
Shape |
Long, slender, or oval pods |
Size |
Small to medium (varies by variety) |
Skin Color |
Green, yellow, purple, or speckled |
Flesh Color |
White, cream, or light green |
Texture |
Crisp when fresh, soft when cooked |
Taste |
Mildly sweet, earthy, or nutty |
Aroma |
Fresh and grassy when raw |
Pod Size |
5 to 20 cm in length (varies by type) |
Seed Content |
Small, round or oval seeds inside the pod |
Maturity Duration |
50 to 120 days (depending on variety) |
Keeping Quality |
Best when fresh, can be frozen or dried for long storage |