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General Produce
Beans, Chinese Long
Common Packs:
5-, 10-, 25-, or 30-lb. cartons
Receiving Inspecting:
Choose beans that are firm, very thin, and well-colored. Avoid spongy beans.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 36-38° F/2-3° C
- 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
4 to 5 days.
Troubleshooting:
Russeting can indicate chill injury. Store properly.
Yellowing may result if beans are exposed to ethylene gas. Store away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Stir-fry Chinese long beans and Shiitake mushrooms until browned; add chili sauce and crushed peanuts; serve with white rice.
- Coat Chinese long beans in tempura batter; lightly fry and serve with soy-ginger dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup Chinese long beans (167g) grams
Calories 580
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 30g1%
Total Carbohydrate 103g38%
Dietary Fiber 18g66%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 41g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 230mg20%
Iron 14mg80%
Potassium 1930mg40%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
