Jack bean, pod
The mature fruit of the jack bean plant, consisting of a pod husk with multiple dry seeds inside. To describe the young pod, which is tender and typically consumed as a vegetable, use the "Jack bean, young pod" term.
Also known as: Feijão-de-porco; Pig bean; Common jack bean; Brazilian broad bean; Gotani bean; Horse bean; Overlook bean; Owens bean
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Canavalia ensiformis
Subclass of
References
HESTIA Glossary