Jack bean, young pod
The young fruit of the jack bean plant, consisting of a green, tender pod husk with multiple immature seeds inside. It is typically consumed as a vegetable. To describe the mature pod, whose husk is dry and unedible, use the "Jack bean, 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
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References
HESTIA Glossary