Fresh fava beans

Seasonal legume; gourmet retail and Mediterranean cuisine.

Ecuadorian fava beans (Vicia faba) are grown in the highlands and harvested in green pods for maximum sweetness and tender texture. Full pods, bright green beans, and uniform caliber. Exported in 5 kg ice-packed boxes for European spring markets and fine dining foodservice.

Origin

Pichincha & Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Harvest season

August – December

Export specifications

Caliber 18–22 mm · 5 kg box · Cold 0–2 °C · 7–10 day shelf life