Baoshan Mung Beans

Baoshan Mung Beans

　　A Unique Flavor: "Through-and-Through Green"

　　When visitors come to Baoshan, they often return home with bags and boxes of what they call "Baoshan mung beans" — a local specialty they love to give as gifts to family and friends. This "Baoshan mung bean" is a unique variety native only to Baoshan and cannot be found elsewhere. Compared to regular fava beans, these are petite and delicate in size, not only looking very refined but also having a rather unique color: before processing, the bean shells are clean and glossy white, while the beans inside are a vivid emerald green all the way through, strikingly beautiful and deeply appealing — hence locals have given them the vividly descriptive name “Through-and-Through Green.”

　　The people of Baoshan have a long history of cultivating Through-and-Through Green beans and using them to make distinctive snacks like stir-fried soaked beans. In the past, these beans were typically grown, roasted, and sold by local farming families on a small scale. After the 1990s, some manufacturers recognized the existing popularity and potential commercial value of this local specialty. Using modern equipment and techniques, they developed deep-processed product lines under brand names such as “Senli Shen” and “Tongxin,” giving this traditional snack a stylish new look. As a result, it has become a beloved delicacy widely enjoyed by consumers everywhere.

　　Whether prepared using traditional roasting methods or modern processing techniques, Baoshan Through-and-Through Green beans are characterized by their golden-hued shells, emerald interiors, and delightfully crisp texture. When you bite into them, they make a satisfying “crack” and fill your mouth with aroma — truly a uniquely flavorful “green delicacy.”