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cluster bean

/ˈklʌstər biːn/

翻译: 豆科植物瓜尔豆(Cyamopsis tetragonoloba)的常见名称,其种子用于生产瓜尔胶,一种在食品和工业产品中使用的增稠剂。

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/ˈklʌstər biːn/C1formalculinary
  • zh豆科植物瓜尔豆(Cyamopsis tetragonoloba)的常见名称,其种子用于生产瓜尔胶,一种在食品和工业产品中使用的增稠剂。

A common name for the plant Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, also known as guar, whose seeds are used to produce guar gum, a thickening agent in food and industrial products.

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    A drought-tolerant legume plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) grown for its edible pods and seeds, which are used to produce guar gum.

    zh瓜尔豆

    • Cluster beans are commonly used in Indian cuisine, especially in curries and stir-fries.
    • The seeds of the cluster bean are processed to make guar gum, a common food thickener.
    • Farmers in arid regions often cultivate cluster beans because they require little water.