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Ice cream bean
Dondurma fasulyesi
Homeland
The Amazon basin and the Andean foothills
Season
Summer
Nutrition values
Per 100 g, raw
| Energy | — kcal |
| Carbohydrate | — g |
| of which sugars | — g |
| Fiber | — g |
| Protein | — g |
| Fat | — g |
Did you know?
The white, cotton-like sweet pulp around the seeds inside pods that can reach half a metre is what is eaten, and its taste and texture earned the fruit its name from vanilla ice cream. The seed itself is not eaten. The tree is planted in coffee and cacao groves for shade and nitrogen.
Consumption tip
Even natural produce may carry pesticide residues. Wash fruits and vegetables under plenty of running water and discard the outer leaves of leafy greens. A short soak in vinegar water can also help reduce residues. Where possible, prefer certified organic or good-agricultural-practice products.