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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.
Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-788-8570 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
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Hayward Farmers Market
Wisconsin, United States15886 US hwy 63 Hayward WI 54843 About 148 days ago, 8/31/20 ![]() ![]()
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 178 days ago, 8/01/20 ![]() ![]()
Tamai Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-240-6306 About 244 days ago, 5/27/20 ![]() About 257 days ago, 5/14/20 Sharer's comments : Yellow Wax Beans from Gloria Tamai ![]() ![]()
Vandepoel
South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 433 days ago, 11/19/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful wax beans at Vandepoel ![]() ![]()
Tamai family farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 479 days ago, 10/05/19 Sharer's comments : Late season wax beans. So good! ![]() ![]()
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Near San Francisco, California, United States635 Portola Drive San Francisco CA 94127 415-664-1600 About 563 days ago, 7/13/19 ![]() ![]()
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Near San Francisco, California, United States1530 Haight Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-255-0643 About 563 days ago, 7/13/19 ![]() ![]()
Isetan Food Hall Shinjuku Japan
Near Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan033-352-1111 About 569 days ago, 7/06/19 Sharer's comments : Isetan is an Asian region superior supermarket ![]() About 633 days ago, 5/04/19 Sharer's comments : Yellow Wax Beans from Kong Thao |