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General Produce
Beans, Fava
Common Packs:
5-, 10-, 25-, or 30-lb. cartons
Receiving Inspecting:
Choose shiny, well-colored pods. Beans inside should be of uniform shape and size. Avoid beans that show signs of mold.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
7 to 14 days.
Troubleshooting:
Shriveling, softening, and yellowing may result if beans are stored at high temperatures.
Yellowing can also occur if fava beans are exposed to ethylene gas. Store away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Usage Ideas:
- Mash cooked fava beans with mint and cream; serve grilled halibut over top.
- Spread mashed fava beans on crostini; top with slice of Blood orange and chopped fennel.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup Fava beans (109g) grams
Calories 80
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 55g2%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
Dietary Fiber 5g16%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 2mg10%
Potassium 270mg6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
