Yardlong beans
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Interesting facts about Yardlong beans
- Are you aware that yardlong beans are also called asparagus beans, snake beans, Chinese long beans and long-podded cowpeas?
- Are you aware that the yardlong bean is actually only a half yard long?
- (Beans are usually picked when they are 18-20 inches long as they are tenderer They can grow up to a yard long, but are usually tougher at this length.)
- Are you aware that yardlong beans are primarily grown in Southeast Asia, Thailand and Southern China?
- Are you aware that yardlong beans grow well in subtropical and tropical climates?
- Are you aware that yardlong beans are pale to dark green in color?
- Are you aware that yardlong beans are eaten both cooked and raw?
- Are you aware that yardlong beans are a good source of vitamins A and C (Vitamin A is important for cell growth and development, for fighting off disease and for good vision. Vitamin C is needed by the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage muscle, and blood vessels, and aids in the absorption of iron.)
- Are you aware that yardlong beans grow on twining, climbing vines with delicate stems?
- Are you aware that the yardlong bean plants grow 9-12 feet in height?
- Are you aware that the yardlong bean plant has large white or purple flowers?
- Are you aware that the yardlong bean grows very quickly (Once pollinated, it can grow to 12 inches in just a few days.)
- Are you aware that yardlong beans are cooked similar to green beans?
- Are you aware that yardlong beans have a denser texture and mor intense flavor than the green bean?
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Yardlong bean, raw
| Portion | 100 g |
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| Calcium, Ca | 50 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.47 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 865 IU |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 18.8 mg |
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.35 g |
| Energy | 197 kcal |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 4 mg |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.105 g |
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NB:Carbohydrate, by difference(total carbs-fiber) is also called net carbs
