• Dehydrated Green Bean is prepared from fresh or frozen dwarf, snap, french stringless green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). The harvested beans are washed, snipped at both ends, and cut into 25mm lengths prior to steam blanching to give a negative peroxidase reaction. The beans are soaked in a solution (containing sodium carbonate and sodium citrate) before being hot air dried, cooled, inspected, and packed.
• This product complies with current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging, and Holding Human Food (21 CFR 117), and with the Code of Hygiene Practice for Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables (CAC/RCP-5-1971, Rev. 2-1985), General Principles of Food Hygiene (CAC/RCP1969, Rev 2-1985).
• Product shall be free of ferrous and non-ferrous metal >1.0mm, 300 series stainless steel >1.5mm.
  Practically free of extraneous vegetable matter and other foreign material based on processing capabilities.
• Product is Kosher.

Color: Uniform pale/dull green to dark green.

Hydration: Allow 7-10 minutes in boiling water, and 1-2 hours in cold water. Typical re-hydration ratio is about 1:11 (dry: fresh).

Storage:

• Recommended storage is in a cool dry area.
• Shelf life under normal conditions is 24 months.

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BCFoods Disclaimer: The nutritional information above has been obtained from BCFoods lab tested samples and/or multiple public nutritional data sources. Values given are supplied as an aid only, BCFoods is not conducting individual lot testing and does not guarantee specific levels, and thus this information should not be used to determine final product labeling. Please call your BCFoods representative for questions.

BCFoods sources green beans for dehydration from New Zealand, China, and Poland.

All BCFoods products undergo steps to reduce or eliminate pathogenic bacteria and other harmful elements.

Ask your sales rep for available pathogen control options including:

• Infrared Device (IRD)
• Irradiated