Ice Cream beans are a source of calcium and phosphorous to build strong bones and teeth, fiber to regulate the digestive tract, and vitamin C to strengthen the immune system while reducing inflammation. The legumes also provide antioxidants to protect the cells against the stress caused by free radicals.

The sweet flavour of the spongy pulp resembles that of vanilla ice cream, hence the name. Basically a yard-long candy bar that grows on a tree, most people will be sufficiently impressed by the size of this fruit and its delicious flavour.

These curved pods have leathery, semi-thick green skin that becomes yellowish-brown when the fruits are fully ripe. Beneath this textured skin is fluffy white flesh encasing numerous seeds.