Green Beans
Green beans are also known as French beans, string beans, and runner beans. Although they are commonly referred to as string beans, most modern varieities no longer have the string. Green beans probably originated in Central America and Southern Mexico. These beans are often a deep green in color with points at either end. These beans are picked for consumption while they are still young on the vine. Green beans are crisp and flavourful.

Storage
»Store in the refridgerator, unwashed and in original container
» Whole beans should keep for up to seven days

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Keep beans at a temperature about 40 F; if beans are kept at below 40 F, they can be damaged by the cold.
» Avoid placing the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.

Preparation
» Prep fresh daily as needed.
» Beans should retain a bright color when cooked