Runner Beans
"Nutritious and crunchy green beans for a healthy snack"
Runner beans are a variety of green bean that is characterized by its flat, tender, and crunchy pods. They are a delicate and versatile crop, rich in flavor and vitamins.
Also known as
String beans, Green beans
Botanical name
Phaseolus coccineus
Product Details
PLU Code
4530
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
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Origin
Central and South America
Temperature
5 to 7.5°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
8-12 days
Status
Approved
About Runner Beans
Runner beans are typically grown on tall poles or trellises, and are commonly consumed in stir-fries, salads, and as a side dish. They have a high water content, making them a challenging crop to store and transport due to their sensitivity to temperature and humidity.
Nutrition Information
Runner beans are a good source of nutrients. They provide energy, fibre, and essential vitamins and minerals. Nutrition facts for 100g of runner beans are approximately as follows:
Energy is around 31 kilocalories, protein is 2.1g, fat is 0.2g, carbohydrates are 7g, fibre is 2.7g, sugar is 1.8g, and sodium is 4mg.
They are rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C 30-40 mg, vitamin K 25mcg, potassium 211mg, folate 33mcg, and manganese 0.2mg.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh snap beans (green, yellow wax and purple types) and long beans, which HB66 says have similar requirements. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
5 to 7.5°C (41 to 46°F)
Humidity
95-100%
Packaging
ventilated boxes or baskets
Shelf Life
8-12 days
Storage Notes: Keep beans away from ice and water, which cause translucent water-soaked areas on the pods. Highest freezing point: -0.7°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 230-233.
Applies to: fresh snap beans (green, yellow wax and purple types) and long beans, which HB66 says have similar requirements.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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