STRING BEAN

Selection

• The string bean should feel firm to the touch, straight with no swelling and dark spots.
• Check the tip of the string bean for oxidation. Some string beans have the tip cut due to machine cutting. The cut tips should reveal a clear green to white color instead of yellow/brown oxidation.
• Bend a string bean in half and you should hear a sharp snap sound.

Storage

• String bean should be stored at 41°F - 46°F (5°C - 7.5°C) with a relative humidity of ninety-five to a hundred percent with no mist.
• The typical shelf life is four to eight days. High humidity is important to avoid wilting and shriveling.
• String bean is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. String beans should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid browning. String bean produces a low level of ethylene.
• String bean is sensitive to chilling injury two days after storage at 34°F (1°C), four days after storage at 37°F (2.5°C), and seven to eight after storage at 41°F (5°C). Symptoms include opaque discoloration of the entire bean, pitting on the surface, and water loss. No discoloration occurs on beans stored at 50°F (10°C), but undesirable seed development, water loss, and yellowing will occur.

Our commitment to freshness means we have high inventory turnovers. We receive tons of new replenishment items daily. Pricing is updated constantly to ensure that we are competitive and current with the market.

We will guarantee pricing 24 hours prior to your delivery or pick up date. 

For example:

If you place an order on Monday for delivery or pick up on Friday, we will confirm your order with pricing adjustments on Thursday. A sales confirmation email will be sent to you with updated price and quantities once your order is ready for pick up or dispatched for delivery. 

Substitutions

In the event that your item is out of stock, we will substitute with an equal or greater value item. We may reach out to you if we have questions. If you have any special requests in regards to substitutions, please list them on your order in the "Notes for the seller" section. All items and quantities that are updated will be reflected in your final sales confirmation. 

Items with an Asterisk* 

Items with an asterisk* are available 1 business day after order placement Monday - Friday and pending availability on Saturdays.