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Shell bean

A shell bean is harvested for mature seeds removed from the pod, eaten fresh or dried and used in soups, stews and other cooked dishes.

Shell bean — illustrative ingredient image

About Shell bean

A shell bean is a bean harvested for its mature seeds, which are removed from the pod before cooking; the term describes a culinary use rather than one particular bean species or variety. The seeds may be eaten fresh after shelling or dried for storage, depending on the bean and harvest stage.

Shelled beans range in size, colour, and shape, and their texture after cooking varies by variety and freshness. Fresh shell beans are often tender and moist, while dried ones require soaking or longer cooking. They are used in soups, stews, and other cooked dishes, with flavour differing among kinds.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Beans, shellie, canned, solids and liquids

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Shell bean nutrition & diet

Shell bean nutritional value

Product example: SHELLED SOYBEANS (Target Stores)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
106kcal
Protein
10.6g
Carbs
8.2g
Fat
4.7g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Fresh shelled seeds and dried beans differ in moisture and preparation; comparisons should also identify the specific bean variety and whether the sample is cooked.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — SHELLED SOYBEANS ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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