Fava Bean Flour
carb · base score 0.7 · also listed as bean flour (vicia faba, broad bean flour, faba bean flour
What is it?
Fava Bean Flour is a carbohydrate (starch/filler) ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- carb
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 9 products
- Also listed as
- bean flour (vicia faba, broad bean flour, faba bean flour
Common questions about fava bean flour
Is Fava Bean Flour good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain fava bean flour?
9 UK products list fava bean flour as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is fava bean flour called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: bean flour (vicia faba, broad bean flour, faba bean flour. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade fava bean flour?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is fava bean flour in dog food?
Fava bean flour is a flour made from dried broad beans, also known as fava or faba beans. It is used as a carbohydrate and protein source in grain-free or legume-based recipes. It can also contribute fibre and minerals to the overall formula.
Is fava bean flour suitable for dogs with grain sensitivities?
Fava bean flour is not a grain, so it may be used in recipes formulated without cereals. It is a legume, and some dogs tolerate legumes well while others are sensitive to them. Speak to your vet if your dog has known food intolerances.
