Biology:Flageolet bean
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Short description: Variety of bean
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,084 kJ (259 kcal) |
19.8 g | |
| Sugars | 1.0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 40.4 g |
6.2 g | |
30.4 g | |
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| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database | |
The flageolet bean is a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) originating from France . The flageolet is picked before full maturity and dried in the shade to retain its green color. The bean is small, light green, and kidney-shaped. The texture is firm and creamy when shelled and cooked. The flageolet bean is commonly grown in the fertile soil of California .[1]
Flageolet bean varieties include:
- Chevrier (the original heirloom)
- Elsa
- Flambeau
- Flamingo
References
- ↑ Stradley, Linda (2016-04-02). "What are Flageolet Beans, Whats Cooking America" (in en-US). What's Cooking America. https://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/FlageoletBeans.htm.
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