Hyacinth Bean (Shim)
Hyacinth Bean (Shim)
Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus), commonly known as Shim in Bangladesh, is a fresh pod vegetable used in traditional cooked dishes. ZuNu Global supplies fresh immature pods for importers, wholesalers and supermarkets. Pod colour, shape and size can differ by cultivar, so the offered type and selection requirements are confirmed before order acceptance.
Standard Specifications
| Botanical Name | Lablab purpureus |
| Origin | Bangladesh |
| Grade | Buyer-agreed selection criteria, confirmed before order acceptance |
| Other Names | Lablab Bean; Country Bean; Shim |
| Product Type | Fresh whole immature vegetable pods |
| Color | Green or purple-tinged, depending on the cultivar offered |
| Shape | Broad, flattened pods; outline and curvature vary with cultivar |
| Size and Weight | Naturally variable; any preferred range is reviewed for availability |
| Availability | Current sourcing or stock position confirmed with the quotation |
| Minimum Order | No fixed minimum order quantity; freight charges quoted per shipment |
| Shipment Method | Airfreight; route and booking confirmed with the order |
| Dispatch Lead Time | 3 to 7 days after receipt of payment, according to the confirmed order schedule |
| Storage and Handling | Protect fresh pods from dehydration and mechanical damage; confirm handling and temperature requirements for the shipment |
| Application | Cooked vegetable curries, mixed dishes and other appropriately prepared meals |
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Key Features
- Broad, flattened pods characteristic of country bean types
- Fresh immature vegetable pods for cooking
- Cultivar dependent differences in colour and pod shape
- Whole pod form for buyer preparation
- Selection reviewed for the requested maturity and condition
Advantages
- Accurate identification for buyers seeking Bangladeshi Shim
- Cultivar characteristics can be agreed before purchase
- Whole fresh pod presentation for traditional cooked uses
Customer Benefits
- Reduces confusion with other bean species and product forms
- Helps buyers match the offered type to their market preference
- Clear packing and quantity terms support purchasing plans
Packaging Options
- Standard 5 kg and 10 kg packs
- Ventilated cartons configured to reduce crushing of broad pods
- Specific cultivar separation or labelling reviewed with the enquiry
Quality Assurance
- Species, cultivar and fresh immature pod form confirmed before order acceptance
- Tenderness and visible damage reviewed against the accepted selection
- Visibly decayed pods excluded and packing condition checked before dispatch
- Destination admissibility, labelling and document needs reviewed before confirmation
Why Choose ZuNu Global?
Product identity and cultivar discussed before supply
Flexible quantities without a fixed MOQ
Bangladesh sourcing with quotation based commercial terms
Dispatch arrangements confirmed before shipment
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