fine bean

fine bean (plural fine beans)

1. A French bean that is narrower than 7.5 to 9mm in diameter, typically from a species such as Monel, Garonnel, Amy, Masai, Longio, or Paulista.
   • 2001, Commonwealth Secretariat, Guidelines for Exporters of Fruit and Vegetables to the European Markets, →ISBN:

     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.

   • 2001, Oliver Morrissey & ‎Igor Filatotchev, Globalisation and Trade, →ISBN:

     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.

   • 2014, Nigella Lawson, Nigella Summer, →ISBN:

     The double component is that both courgette and bean elements are twofold: yellow and green courgettes, cut into batons, oil-dressed and oven-roasted; waxy, kidney-curling vibrantly green broad beans, and darker green fine beans, both lightly boiled then refreshed to keep their verdant intensity.