Podded edamame resembles short, puffy green beans or thinner, but puffier snow pea pods. Podded, or shelled edamame is just the little green soybean without the pod. Another name for podded sweet green soybeans is mukimi, although I have seen this word on only one brand. Edamame are soybeans harvested before maturity, while they are still green and sweet. Sweet green soybeans are a different variety than traditional soybeans and are grown in the Midwest, especially Minnesota.
Some green soybeans come from other countries such as Taiwan.
Some Asian stores may occasionally carry fresh soybeans, but they are typically frozen. Two specific package sizes are available in 10 oz. box of podded green soybeans or 16 oz. Prices range from 1.89 - 4.29, depending on manufacturer. Eating Edamame Edamame has been a staple in the Asian diet for years. The most common way edamame is eaten is to simply steam the pods, then lightly salt and simply suck or squeeze out the green soybeans with your lips and tongue.