Jack bean, young seed (whole)
The young, green seed of the jack bean plant, with its protective thin hull (commonly called "skin") but without pod husk. It can be cooked or also eaten raw.
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