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Suitability of beans for processing

Phaseolus vulgaris L.

Criteria for bean suitability for processing depend on the intended use: for vegetable varieties, it is the absence of a parchment layer and fibers in the pods; for grain varieties, it is the color stability during heat treatment and the culinary properties of the seed.

In the reference 145 varieties crop Common bean, where this is mentioned in the description.

In green beans, suitability for freezing and canning is determined by the absence of a tough parchment layer and fibers in the pod sutures at the stage of technical maturity. For mechanized harvesting and industrial processing, the ability of the pods to retain color and the uniformity of their ripening are critically important, while fiber development is negatively correlated with temperature and precipitation.

The suitability of dry beans for industrial canning is evaluated based on the resistance of the pigment to degradation during sterilization and changes in seed texture. Key quality parameters also include composition indicators, such as protein content and anti-nutrients, for instance, raffinose oligosaccharides, which affect the digestibility of the product.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

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Varieties of Common bean mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Gama

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SEMO a.s

CZ SK
8 records

Bergamo

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

FR NL PL
5 records

Smilo

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Royal Sluis Vegetables BV (NL)

FR NL
6 records

Atlanta

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HOLLAND SELECT

NL
6 records

Rampart

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Trinity Genetics, LLC (US)

FR
5 records

Contada

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

NL UA
5 records

Fréor

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Clause Semences SA (FR)

CZ FR HU
4 records

Conquistador

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records

Slimgreen

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ROGERS SEEDS COMPANY (US)

FR HR IT
4 records

Kundura

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Falcao

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

NL
5 records

Cerdon

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)

FR NL
5 records

Latemar

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES IT
5 records

Galopka

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy \Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa w Ożarowie Mazowieckim Spółka z o.o.

CZ PL
5 records

Montano

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HOLLAND SELECT

FR NL
6 records

Navajo

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

NL UA
9 records

Avignon

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)

FR NL
5 records

Cosmos

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

W BROTHERTON SEED CO INC

FR NL
4 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

GEBR

FR IT
5 records

Pursan

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NUNHEMS ZADEN

ES NL
3 records

Jogger

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Gazela

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
4 records

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