Ice cream bean has a sweet, white pulp that can be eaten raw, it has vanilla ice cream and subtle cinnamon flavors. The beans are similar to garbanzo beans when cooked.
Ice Cream Bean (Inga edulis) . Native to South America, the ice cream bean is known for its long, green husk and unique interior. Inside, it contains a sweet, white pulp (aril) that can be eaten raw and is often described as having a flavor reminiscent of vanilla ice cream with subtle notes of cinnamon. The seeds themselves can be cooked and are comparable in texture and taste to garbanzo beans.
