Fava Beans – Broad Beans

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Vitamins and Minerals

Fava bean contains protein, sugar, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, retinol, carotene, selenium, and lycopene. 

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Essential to (Body parts/Functions)

Fava beans reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It can also be beneficial to prevent birth defects in newborn babies. It contains nutrients that help you to boost your immunity. Fava beans also are beneficial for bones health. It reduces the risk of anemia by enhancing the production of red blood cells. It may also improve blood pressure and save you from many cardiovascular diseases. It may aid in weight loss also. 

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Origin and Usage

Fava beans were dfdgated from Asia Minor and the Mediterranean region. It has been cultivated in this region for 6500 years BC. It is also known as fava bean, field bean, and bell bean. It belongs to the family Fabaceae. These beans are closely related to lima beans. It is less stretchy and has a creamy, nutty, earthy, and slightly bitter taste. It is used in hummus, lentil soup, Greek salad, and lemon juice.

Varieties and types

Sweet Lorraine, Approvecho, Sweet Lorraine, Agua-dulce, Masterpiece are some of the famous varieties.

Production

China, Ethiopia, and Australia are the largest producer of Fava beans. The United Kingdom and France are also the major producers of Fava beans.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]