Fresh - It is customary not to eat rice, maize (sweet corn) and
leguminous (pulse) vegetables such as all beans and peas (including string beans) because of their similarity to the five grains (wheat, barley, oats, rye and spelt) which are actual Chametz. These are called “KITNIYOT” (This custom is not widely practised amongst Sephardim - ask your rabbi for details). Vegetables must be thoroughly checked for insects.