Hyacinth Beans

Also Known As : Bian Dou beans, Lablab bean

Technical Name : Phaseolus vulgaris

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Hyacinth beans have bitter taste as they mature.

Description

Hyacinth beans is a variety of beans that grow on long green vines. The beans have green color while the pods changes its color from dark purple to dark green as they mature.These are available from summer to early fall season.

Health benefits

Hyacinth beans are good source of dietary fiber, it helps in protecting against colon cancer.⁽¹⁾
Dietary fiber present in it also helps in reducing the blood cholesterol levels.⁽¹⁾
These beans are gluten free, very good for those who have celiac disease and gluten allergy.⁽¹⁾
Vitamin C present in it helps in the repairing of body tissues and heals wounds fast.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for the tender beans. Beans should not be broken, bruised or have cuts on them.

Note

Hyacinth Beans contain a chemical called 'cyanogenic glycosides' which can be poisonous if consumed excessively, so it should be consumed in limited amounts.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.nutrition-and-you.com/hyacinth-bean.html

(2) https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1482/hyacinth-bean

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