{"product_id":"superfine-green-beans","title":"Extra Fine Haricots Verts","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFrench green beans graded \u003cem\u003eextra fins\u003c\/em\u003e — the thinnest commercial grade, typically under 6mm in diameter. The French grading system for haricots verts runs from \u003cem\u003etrès fins\u003c\/em\u003e (the thinnest) through \u003cem\u003eextra fins\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003efins\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003emoyens\u003c\/em\u003e (medium). Each grade represents a different stage of maturity: the thinner the bean, the younger it was when picked, and the more tender and sweet the flesh relative to the seed and fibre content inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt the extra fine grade, the seeds are barely developed and the pod wall is the dominant texture — crisp, with a clean snap when bent rather than a rubbery flex. This is the grade used in professional kitchens as a garnish and side vegetable precisely because of that consistency: every bean in the pack cooks at the same rate, finishes at the same texture, and plates uniformly. Thicker beans develop a starchier, more fibrous interior as the seeds mature, which changes both the texture and the flavour — still good, but a different product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese need very little cooking. A brief blanch in well-salted boiling water — two to three minutes at most — followed by an ice bath to stop the cooking and fix the colour is the standard approach. Dress with butter, olive oil, or a vinaigrette while still warm. They are equally good served cold in a composed salad — a classic niçoise relies on beans at this grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra fine green beans (\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NON STOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54052673552769,"sku":"SFGB","price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0862\/0858\/files\/SuperFineFrenchGreenBeans_FINE_WILD.jpg?v=1739790175","url":"https:\/\/www.fineandwild.com\/products\/superfine-green-beans","provider":"FINE \u0026 WILD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}