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Suitability of beans for freezing

Phaseolus vulgaris L.

Characteristics of bean varieties that determine the preservation of the commercial and culinary qualities of pods after low-temperature processing. Key factors include the morphological structure of the pod and the duration of the technical maturity phase.

In the reference 290 varieties crop Common bean, where this is mentioned in the description.

Suitability for freezing is determined by the absence of coarse fibers and a parchment layer in the pod valves, which is critical for maintaining the delicate texture of the product. Raw material harvested at the technical maturity stage is considered optimal, as long as the seed size does not exceed that of a wheat grain and the pod remains smooth and fleshy.

The most important breeding traits are a prolonged technical maturity phase, which allows for avoiding rapid seed coarsening, and the ability of tissues to retain color intensity after blanching. Blanching is necessary to inactivate enzymes such as peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase, which prevent color loss and the development of off-flavors during frozen storage.

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

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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.

POL'KA

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO NASIENNICTWA

CZ PL UA
8 records

Roma II.

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

HU NL PL
7 records

Nerina

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SVS HOLLAND| SVS Holland B.V. (Struct. Venn.)

CZ DE FR HU NL PL +2
14 records

Paulista

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SK UA
17 records

Masai

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

VELDHUYZEN VAN ZANTEN JASPER ENGEL

FR HU IT NL PL
12 records

Berggold

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

VEB Saat und Pflanzgut (DE)

CZ DE HR HU NL PL +1
9 records

Scuba

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend, NL

CZ HR HU NL PL UA
11 records

Provider

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

U S DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

CZ HR IT NL SI
9 records

Strike

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Shreeshal Hadapad

BG ES FR IT UA
9 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

VAN KAMPEN FRANK

NL UA
12 records

Maxidor

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

VILMORIN, S.A.

CZ ES FR HU SK UA
10 records

Goldrush

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES HR HU IT SI
8 records

Delfina

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

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

FR NL PL UA
12 records

Primel

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin, F

FR HR
10 records

Fruidor

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Rob Gehin

FR UA
11 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

POP VRIEND bv, NL

CZ DE HR SI SK
8 records

Top crop

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

FR HR IT SI
8 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Domaine Public (FR)

ES FR IT UA
7 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend, NL

NL UA
11 records

Jade

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds

NL
10 records

Pation

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

FR NL PL UA
8 records

Olga

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SATIMEX QUEDLINBURG HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT GmbH

CZ DE HU SK
7 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

KARL HILD

CZ DE SI SK
6 records