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Winged Bean 100g
| Category: | FRESH |
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| EAN: | 102037001002 |
The Winged bean is a tropical legume known for its unique four “wing-like” ridges along the pods. It is valued because almost every part of the plant is edible—pods, leaves, flowers, seeds, and even the roots.
- Growth type: Climbing vine that can grow 3–4 meters long
Physical Characteristics
- Pods:
- 15–22 cm long
- Bright green with four frilled wings running along the sides
- Crisp and tender when young
Culinary Uses: Winged beans are widely used in Asian cooking:
- Young pods: eaten raw in salads or stir-fried
- Leaves: cooked like spinach
- Flowers: used in salads or as decoration
- Seeds: roasted, boiled, or used like soybeans
- Roots: can be cooked like potatoes
Popular in cuisines of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.
Winged beans are often called a “super plant” because they are rich in:
- Protein
- Fiber
- Vitamin A and C
- Calcium and iron
Product of Vietnam
Importer: TruthFresh s.r.o. Pompova 260/23, Komárov, 617 00 Brno, Czech Republic 773 073 986
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