Organic
Fine Green Beans
"Nature's perfect snacking delight"
Crunchy and delicate, fine green beans are a popular legume rich in fiber and essential nutrients.
Also known as
French beans, string beans
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Product Details
PLU Code
93049
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Beans › All Sizes
Origin
Primarily cultivated in the USA, Europe, and Asia, with major production countries including China, India, and the United States
Temperature
5 to 7.5°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
8-12 days
Status
Approved
About Fine Green Beans
Fine green beans are harvested before they reach full maturity and have a tender, slightly sweet flavor.
Nutrition Information
Fine Green Beans are low in calories and rich in nutrients, here's a brief overview of their nutrition facts per 100 grams of serving. Fine Green Beans contain approximately 31 calories, 1.8 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 6.9 grams of carbohydrates. They are also rich in dietary fiber, containing about 2.7 grams per 100 grams serving. The fine green beans are also a source of essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, and folate.
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 containers, breathable bags or wax boxes to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
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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