Meaning of bobby bean | Babel Free

Definitions

A French bean that is larger than 8mm in diameter, typically from a variety such as Nerina, Bronco, or Paulista.

Examples

“Similarly, the recent boom in imports of fine beans from Egypt has been based on pre-existing capabilities in growing the less sophisticated bobby beans.”

“For the UK market, it is important to note⟳ that fine beans are only acceptable up to a maximum of 7-5.5mm diameter. Thus, in this market, fine beans range from 6 to 7.5mm and bobby beans must be at least 8.5mm. Any product between 7.5 and 8.5mm is hard to sell⟳.”

“Bobby beans are produced mostly in large plantations, as they are less labor-intensive than the extra fine beans, which tend⟳ to do better in smallholder farms due to high labor requirements.”

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