Where are the best broad beans produced?
Bava beans are grown in North China and South China. The main production areas are Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Gansu, Qinghai, Hebei and Inner Mongolia. Broad beans from Yunnan and Sichuan are of the best quality and are exported to other provinces and cities in China. April-May is the maturity period of broad beans, so it is also the time when they are on the market. Broad beans are native to Europe and their nutritional value is second only to soybeans. Broad beans contain a complete range of trace elements and protein, and regular consumption has the effect of replenishing vital energy.
Different broad bean origins
Yunnan broad beans
Yunnan broad beans generally mature in late April, with a listing price of 2 yuan/jin. The surface of Yunnan broad beans is emerald green. Breathing through your mouth and kneading with your hands will not change the color.
Sichuan broad beans
Sichuan broad beans are generally available on the market in early April, with a market price of 2-4 yuan/jin. Sichuan fava beans are oblate in shape because they are provided with sufficient nutrients and sunlight during the growth process, allowing them to become plump.
Hubei broad beans
Hubei broad beans are generally on the market in early May, priced at 2-4 yuan/jin. Hubei broad beans are kneaded by hand. Good broad beans should be hard and hard to pinch. It tastes soft and waxy after cooking and has a good texture.
Jiangsu broad beans
Jiangsu broad beans are usually on the market in late May, and the price is 3-6 yuan/jin. There are no black spots on the appearance of Jiangsu broad beans. From the appearance, broad bean ribs are green and large, rich in nutrients, and suitable for later cooking.
Gansu broad beans
Gansu broad beans are generally on the market in autumn, and the price is about 2-3 yuan/month. Gansu broad beans and string beans are both bright green, the pods are moist green, and the string beans are plump and moist, so they feel hard to the touch and are of very good quality.