Green beans, also known as string beans, or snap beans in the northeastern and western United States, are the unripe fruit and protective pods of various cultivars of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Green beans have a slightly sweet flavor. |
Sour | Green beans have a very subtle sourness. | |
Bitter | Green beans have a mild bitterness. | |
Texture | Firmness | Green beans are firm in texture. |
Moisture | Green beans have a high moisture content. | |
Nutritional Value | Fiber | Green beans are high in fiber. |
Color | Natural Pigments | Green beans have a vibrant green color due to chlorophyll. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Green beans have a fresh and vegetal aroma. |
Chemical Composition | Water Activity (aw) | Green beans have a high water activity level. |
Cooking Behavior | Heat Conductivity | Green beans cook quickly due to their high heat conductivity. |
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