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Wax/Yellow Beans
"Sweet and crunchy, a delicious summer treat."
Wax beans, a variety of green beans with a characteristic yellow or pale wax-like color, are a popular ingredient in summer salads, stir-fries, and other culinary dishes. They add crunch, sweetness, and nutrients to various recipes.
Also known as
Yellow bush bean, yellow snap bean, wax pod bean
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Product Details
PLU Code
94533
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Beans › All Sizes
Origin
Wax beans are grown in many countries, but originated in South America, specifically the Andean region.
Temperature
5 to 7.5°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
8-12 days
Status
Approved
About Wax/Yellow Beans
High in fiber and vitamins, wax beans are a low-calorie, nutrient-rich addition to healthy meals.
Nutrition Information
Wax or Yellow Beans are rich in nutrients, they are good source of fiber, protein and minerals, here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of Wax or Yellow beans,
Energy 72 kcal
Carbohydrates 12.5 g
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g
Protein 1.8 g
Fat 0.3 g
Sodium 2 mg
Potassium 170 mg
Phosphorus 38 mg
Magnesium 22 mg
Manganese 0.3 mg
Copper 0.2 mg
Zinc 0.2 mg
Iron 0.9 mg
Folate 33 mcg
Vitamin K 25 mcg
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
Breathable packaging to maintain high humidity
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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