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ice cream bean

plant and fruit
Also known as: Inga edulis

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The ice cream bean, scientifically known as Inga edulis, is a tree native to South America that produces exceptionally long bean pods, sometimes reaching up to a meter in length. These pods contain a sweet, juicy pulp that has a flavor reminiscent of vanilla ice cream. This fruit is typically eaten fresh, with the pulp scooped directly from the pod. The ice cream bean is a type of legume, a family of plants known for their edible seeds or seedpods.12

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