About
Lablab purpureus is a species of bean in the family Fabaceae. It is native to sub-Saharan Africa and it is cultivated throughout the tropics for food. English language common names include hyacinth bean, lablab-bean bonavist bean/pea, dolichos bean, seim or sem bean, lablab bean, Egyptian kidney bean, Indian bean, bataw and Australian pea. Lablab is a monotypic genus.
Aroma profile
Derived from flavor compounds · verified measured labels + AI-predicted descriptors
sweet×35
odor_active×35
fragrant×29
fruity×29
lemon×26
minty×23
terpenes×22
nature×21
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes (FART / ChemTastes)
sweetbittersournon_bitterumami
Flavor compounds
60 compounds identified — FoodAtlas / FooDB verified
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds