Broad Beans, (Fava Beans) are reportedly one of the first legumes to have been cultivated. The dried bean has a leathery brown outer skin, which requires not only long soaking but usually removal either before or after cooking. Broad Beans are mainly used in dips, salads and soup dishes.
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Broad Beans |
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Colour |
Light brown, creamy tones or olive green, typical of Broad Beans |
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Odour |
Light scent, typical of Broad Beans |
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Texture |
Smooth, firm bean, typical of Broad Beans |
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Purity |
99% |
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Moisture |
13% |
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Foreign |
1% |
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Damaged |
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Split/Broken |
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Country of Origin |
Australia |
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Packaging |
25kg |
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Code |
BRO002 |
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Storage |
Store in a clean, cool dry place |
Typical Analysis: per 100g
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Energy |
1200kJ |
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Protein |
22.5g |
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Fat Total |
1.0g |
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- Saturated |
0.26g |
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Carbohydrate |
51.2g |
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- Sugars |
5.7g |
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Sodium |
46mg |