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Flat coco bean
The broad, tender flat bean, with a melting texture once cooked.
The flat coco bean, also called flat bean, has a broad, pale green pod, flat and fleshy. Harvested young, it stays tender and stringless. When cooked, it becomes melting while keeping a slight bite. It is cut on the diagonal or into diamonds and suits Mediterranean cuisine as well as a classic garnish.
- Availability
- Peak season: June
- Flavour
- mild, vegetal, melting texture
In the kitchen
- Cut on the bias and sautéed in olive oil
- Simmered with tomato and garlic
- As a garnish for lamb or poultry
Origins, sizes and packaging vary with the seasons: our sales team will confirm current availability.
Seasons and origins
- Early season
- Peak season
- Late season
- Available but scarce
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| Availability |
Indicative calendar based on our sales over the last two years. Our sales team will confirm current availability.
Packaging
- Loose 5 kg
- Loose
Kenya, Morocco
Honduras
Vietnam, Colombia