{"product_id":"inga-edulis","title":"Ice Cream Bean","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ice Cream Bean is a fascinating and generous fast-growing tree that offers a whimsical treat: large, fluffy, cotton-candy-like pulp straight from the pod. This nitrogen-fixing legume produces massive, twisted green pods that, when opened, reveal a sweet, white, moist pulp surrounding large seeds. The texture is airy and melting, with a delicate vanilla-cinnamon flavor, much like its name suggests. An excellent, quick shade tree that also enriches the soil and provides a unique snack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, white, fluffy pulp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surrounding its seeds, which has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evanilla-like flavor and cottony texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulp is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, mild, and moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, eaten fresh by sucking it off the large, inedible seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing legume tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent pioneer species for enriching soil and providing quick shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely long (1-2 ft), thick, green pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that are visually striking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etropical, humid climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is sensitive to frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pulp has a very short shelf life, making it a true \"garden-to-mouth\" experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, mild, and creamy with distinct notes of vanilla and a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fluffy, moist, and cotton-like—literally melts in your mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efun, fresh snack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e eaten directly from the pod. Can be blended into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmoothies or desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to add a unique texture and sweetness. The pulp does not cook or preserve well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Victory Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":43447664050264,"sku":null,"price":650.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8000\/6232\/files\/Ice_Cream_Bean_4.png?v=1764734288","url":"https:\/\/victorynursery.us\/products\/inga-edulis","provider":"Victory Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}