Fava Beans
veg ingredient
What is it?
Fava Beans is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.7 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 90 products
Products containing fava beans
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about fava beans
Is Fava Beans good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
Are fava beans safe for dogs?
Fava beans, also known as broad beans, are a legume ingredient used for protein and fibre. They appear on UK labels as fava beans and are safe when cooked and included in complete recipes.
Can fava beans cause allergies in dogs?
Some dogs may be sensitive to legumes, including fava beans. If you notice signs of sensitivity, speak to your vet.
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How many UK dog foods contain fava beans?
90 UK products list fava beans as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade fava beans?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. 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.