Cluster beans, also known as guar beans, are drought-resistant legume. There is a large amount of galactomannan gum in the endosperm of guar beans. Guar beans are small to medium in size. They are long, narrow, and tapered at the end.
Young smooth pods have a slightly slimy, soft texture and are green. After maturing, the pods take on a yellow-green hue, and clusters of seeds are visible beneath the smooth skin. Guar beans have a slightly bitter flavor profile, similar to that of broad beans.
Scientific name of Cluster beans
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Other names of Cluster beans
- Guar gum
- Gavar
- Locust bean
- Guvar bean
- Gawar
- Guar
Nutrition facts of Cluster beans
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 | KCAL |
| Fat | 0.4 | GRAM |
| Protein | 3 | GRAM |
| Carbohydrate | 5 | GRAM |
| Fiber | 4 | GRAM |
Calories by source in Cluster beans:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Cluster beans = 57%
- Calories by fat in Cluster beans = 8%
- Calories by protein in Cluster beans = 35%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Cluster beans:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Cluster beans = 20%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Cluster beans = 17%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Cluster beans = 63%
Detailed vitamin profile of Cluster beans, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Cluster beans, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Cluster beans
- Select younger cluster beans as old cluster beans become woody and more fibrous
- Avoid hairy cluster beans ( it signifies they are over mature)
- Select cluster beans which are green to light green in colour and have a smooth non sticky skin
- Avoid cluster beans with cracks and soft wet dark patches
Availability of Cluster beans
- Cluster beans are available round the year
How to store Cluster beans
- Cluster beans can be stored in refrigerator for 3-4 days ( in the crisper section of the refrigerator)
- Do not wash the cluster beans if planning to store them in the refrigerator
- Wrapping cluster beans with paper towel before putting in the refrigerator is recommended ( for maximum preservation of texture)
- Use an airtight ziplock bag and remove as much as much air as possible from the bag before storing the cluster beans in the refrigerator.
Complete nutrition facts of Cluster beans
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