Common bean, seed (dehulled)
The edible seed of the common bean plant, with both the pod husk and the protective thin hull (or "skin") removed. This term can be used to describe the seed of different cultivars, including kidney bean, pinto bean, cannellini, and borlotti. To further specify the cultivar, use the [variety](/schema/Product#variety) field. Note: to describe the young pods of the plant, which are commonly eaten as a vegetable, use the "green bean" term.
Also known as: Field beans; Cannellini beans; Borlotti beans; Cranberry beans; Pinto beans; Kidney beans; Navy beans; Wax beans
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Phaseolus vulgaris
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References
HESTIA Glossary