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General Produce
Beans, Snap
Common Packs:
Bulk cartons of various sizes
Receiving Inspecting:
Good quality snap beans should have long, straight pods and be well-colored. They should be free of decay or blemishes and snap easily when bent.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 45-50° F/7-10° C
- 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
4 to 5 days.
Troubleshooting:
Pitting and russeting can indicate chill injury.
Wilting and shriveling may result if beans are stored in areas with low humidity.
Storing beans at high temperatures combined with high humidity may cause rapid decay or mold.
Yellowing can occur if beans are exposed to ethylene gas. Store away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Add steamed snap beans to creamy potato salad made with hard-boiled eggs, diced red onions, red potatoes, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Stir-fry snap beans, tofu cubes, and sliced onions in sesame and peanut oils; when onions brown, add spicy chili paste; serve with jasmine rice.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup snap beans (240g) grams
Calories 60
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 10g1%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 5g16%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 156mg10%
Iron 3mg15%
Potassium 310mg6%
*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.
