Storage

• In the shop : min. 5°C – 7°C
• Ethylene sensitive: moderate
• Ethylene productivity: low
• At home: keep dry and cool at 5-7°C

Beans produce a lot of heat, refrigeration is important to keep them fresh. They will keep up to a week in the fridge. Beans are best kept inside an open plastic bag.

When placed near products with a strong scent, such as citrus, the beans' scent may be affected.

Quality and ripeness

• Fresh, ripe beans have a clear green colour

Use

Green beans are crispy and taste sweet. Green beans are an easy vegetable delicious in both warm and cold dishes. When stir-fried, they can be combined with many vegetables such as carrot and cauliflower, seasoned with ginger and onion or coconut milk. Beans are also very taste when they are stewed with onion, curry powder and pieces of potato. The famous Salade Niçoise contains cold beans, lettuce, tomato, tuna and olives.

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