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Description/Taste
Yellow Wax beans have a pale cornflower colored, stringless pod with a translucent yellow flesh that clings tightly to its petit lime green legumes inside its shell. The label "wax" may seem less inviting in its implications, as yellow bean varieties actually have either a matte or satin finish with nearly a faint hint of wax in their texture. Yellow Wax beans, ideally harvested young, are crisp, succulent and tender firm, with mellow grassy sweet and nutty flavors.
Seasons/Availability
Yellow Wax beans are available year-round with a peak season ranging from mid-summer to early fall.
Current Facts
Yellow Wax beans are a member of the Fabaceae family, along with common beans, pulses and peas. "Yellow Wax" is a given name to dozens of wax bush bean varieties that individually simply happen to have different shades of yellow in appearance and variance in waxiness depending on the cultivar. Yellow Wax beans are nearly identical to Green beans in all aspects except for color. One of the most famous heritage Yellow Wax bean varieties is the Beurre De Rocquencourt Bush Wax bean, named for the rich farming region, Rocquencourt, France. It is the single most responsible bean for catalysing the popularity of the Wax bean within the 20th century.
Nutritional Value
One cup of Wax beans contain about 40 calories. Most of the calories from yellow wax beans' comes from carbohydrates. Also present in a one cup serving are 4.0 grams of dietary fiber, 4.0 grams of sugars and 2.0 grams of protein.
Applications
Yellow Wax beans can be utilized in the same fashion as French beans, classic Green beans and Purple beans. They do, however, stand out, compared to other beans, in salads and alongside several companion ingredients. Yellow Wax beans are incredible blanched in salads with a classic vinaigrette, indulged with rich sauces such as brown butter and bécahmel and they pair well with poached lobster, tuna, roasted pork belly, new potatoes, shallots and herbs such as Italian parsley, chervil and tarragon. Store fresh Yellow Wax beans in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Just prior to cooking, rinse and remove tips from stem end.
Geography/History
Yellow Wax beans' ancestors are native to Central and South America. Many Yellow Wax bean varieties, though, were first introduced to their respective culinary regions from Algeria. The Algerian Wax bean is responsible for the development of several varieties of Wax beans from the 18th to the 20th Century. It is considered the oldest known cultivar still in production. The Yellow Wax beans' commercial exposure as a common garden vegetable is still growing as the green bean remains the most popular and perhaps obvious choice for both home growers and farmers.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Ron Oliver | ||
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tamai family farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 4 days ago, 8/01/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tamai Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-240-6306 About 70 days ago, 5/27/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 83 days ago, 5/14/20 Sharer's comments : Yellow Wax Beans from Gloria Tamai 
MaBru
Vandepoel
South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 259 days ago, 11/19/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful wax beans at Vandepoel 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Tamai family farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 305 days ago, 10/05/19 Sharer's comments : Late season wax beans. So good! 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 325 days ago, 9/15/19 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Tamai family farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 361 days ago, 8/10/19 
Brentwood Farmers market
Country fresh herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 374 days ago, 7/28/19 
Mollie Stone's Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets
Near Sausalito, California, United States100 Harbor Drive Sausalito CA 94965 415-331-6900 About 380 days ago, 7/22/19 
Hayward Farmers Market
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 387 days ago, 7/15/19 
Mollie Stone
Mollie Stone’s Market - Portola
Near San Francisco, California, United States635 Portola Drive San Francisco CA 94127 415-664-1600 About 389 days ago, 7/13/19 
Haight Street Market
Haight Street Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States1530 Haight Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-255-0643 About 389 days ago, 7/13/19 
Isetan Department Store Food Hall and Supermarket
Isetan Food Hall Shinjuku Japan
Near Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan033-352-1111 About 395 days ago, 7/06/19 Sharer's comments : Isetan is an Asian region superior supermarket 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 459 days ago, 5/04/19 Sharer's comments : Yellow Wax Beans from Kong Thao 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 584 days ago, 12/30/18 Sharer's comments : Yellow Wax Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Great stir fried. 
Little Italy Farmers Market
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States1-760-521-0643 About 585 days ago, 12/29/18 Sharer's comments : Yellow Wax Beans spotted at Little Italy Farmers Market. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-930-0815 About 655 days ago, 10/20/18 Sharer's comments : Yellow Wax Beans spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. Early fall wax beans. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 689 days ago, 9/16/18 Sharer's comments : Yellow Wax Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. These look great. Tender and crunchy, great sautéed with garlic and ginger. |
