Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Fact of the Day: Branch Bean

The soybean known as edamame gets its name from its name in Japan. It literally means "branch bean" as eda (枝) means "branch" and mame (豆) means "bean". 
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18 comments:

  1. KayJuly 23, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    When I was little neighbors used to bring branches of soybeans for us to cook. It was wonderful fresh picked!

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  2. Bob BushellJuly 23, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Great to know Adam.

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  3. DWeiJuly 23, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    They're pretty tasty.

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  4. John DeBellisJuly 23, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Never tried those

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  5. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 23, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Pretty straight forward!

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  6. Just Keepin It Real, Folks!July 23, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I had edamame yesterday.

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  7. Aunt MaryJuly 23, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    That is interesting fact :)

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  8. Debra She Who SeeksJuly 23, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Didn't know this -- thanks! I love edamame beans.

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  9. DanaJuly 23, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I love edamame!

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  10. DEZMONDJuly 23, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    and it is the only bean you can eat raw, methinks

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  11. Julie Ann LozadaJuly 23, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    hmm... interesting facts. i love beans.

    It’s a GIRL Thing

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  12. Francesca Romana CapizziJuly 23, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    I love edamame!

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  13. Анна-Алина ГевелюкJuly 23, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I love them and have photo with it in my new post, hah

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  14. Fashion RiddlesJuly 23, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Interesting!
    V

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  15. TheresaJuly 23, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    I love beans, but have never had edamame before.

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  16. MEcoyJuly 24, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    thanks for sharing that cute info adam

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  17. TeddiJuly 24, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    my guy likes those things. i'll just say no go for me.

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