Frozen Broad Beans (Fava Beans) — Premium IQF Shelled, Egypt, High Plant Protein
IBIC Group’s Frozen Broad Beans (Vicia faba — also called fava beans, field beans, or habas) are IQF processed from shelled Egyptian broad beans harvested during the cool Nile Delta winter growing season (December–April) at optimum pod development when beans are tender, bright green, and at peak nutritional content. The beans are podded, sorted, blanched, and IQF frozen at -35°C to preserve the characteristic bright green colour, creamy-buttery flavour, and significant plant protein content.
Broad beans are a fundamental ingredient across Egyptian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisine — fresh, frozen, and canned. In Egypt, broad beans are synonymous with the national dish Fool Medames (canned format) and are used fresh and frozen in a range of MENA dishes. For international food manufacturers, frozen broad beans offer exceptional plant protein credentials (7g protein per 80g serving), folate (43% DV), and dietary fibre in a versatile, naturally positioned ingredient that appeals to flexitarian, vegan, and plant-protein-focused consumers.
KEY FEATURES:
- 7g plant protein per 80g serving
- 43% DV folate — essential for cell health
- Shelled — ready to use, no podding required
- Bright green colour preserved by blanching + IQF
- Creamy-buttery authentic fava bean flavour
- HALAL, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, FDA certified
- 18-month shelf life at -18°C
- MENA cuisine staple + plant-protein positioning
Frequently asked questions
Frozen broad beans and canned fava beans (Fool Medames) are both made from Vicia faba but differ in maturity stage and processing. Frozen broad beans are harvested young and green — when the beans are tender and sweet. Canned Fool Medames uses dried, mature fava beans that are soaked, cooked, and canned at shelf-stable temperature — producing a different, starchier texture and deeper, earthier flavour ideal for the traditional spread/dip preparation. Frozen broad beans are used in fresh vegetable applications (salads, pasta, side dishes), while canned fava beans are the traditional Fool Medames ready-to-eat preparation.
Yes. IBIC can supply double-peeled (skinned) frozen broad beans — where the outer skin is removed after blanching, revealing the bright green inner bean with a creamier texture and more delicate flavour. Double-peeled broad beans are preferred for fine dining applications (salads, pasta, risotto), premium retail where visual appeal is critical, and applications where the tough outer skin is undesirable in the finished product. Double-peeled format has a higher production cost; minimum quantities and lead times are available upon inquiry.
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