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Fava beans have been used as food for centuries. We have rediscovered these qualities. Besides the classic use for food production, Fava beans from ROLAND BEANS can do more. Through different degrees of grinding and treatments with water, steam, pressure and heat, the properties of the bean can be expanded and completely new fields of action can be opened up.

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Bakery products

Adding fava bean doughs for cookies, baguettes or toasts results in smoother doughs, better water absorption and freshness retention, appealing porosity and a lighter crumb. Therefore, the addition in French pastries has a long tradition. Fava beans are also suitable as a recipe ingredient for gluten-free baked goods.

Adding fava bean doughs for cookies, baguettes or toasts results in smoother doughs, better water absorption and freshness retention, appealing porosity and a lighter crumb. Therefore, the addition in French pastries has a long tradition. Fava beans are also suitable as a recipe ingredient for gluten-free baked goods.
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Snacks / Extrusion products

Especially with the starch-rich fraction of our fava bean, crispy, airy extrudates (snacks) can be produced with appealing roasted flavors and without the undesirable bean taste. In terms of taste and texture, these extrudates are superior to other raw materials such as corn.

Especially with the starch-rich fraction of our fava bean, crispy, airy extrudates (snacks) can be produced with appealing roasted flavors and without the undesirable bean taste. In terms of taste and texture, these extrudates are superior to other raw materials such as corn.
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Meat products

The protein fraction of the fava bean replaces meat in patties, making it suitable for vegan hamburgers. In sausages, the starch fraction counteracts unwanted gel formation.

The protein fraction of the fava bean replaces meat in patties, making it suitable for vegan hamburgers. In sausages, the starch fraction counteracts unwanted gel formation.
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Coating systems

The specific gelatinization properties of the starch fraction of the fava bean yields breadcrumbs with excellent adhesion, crispy texture and good pick-up – for gluten-free products.

The specific gelatinization properties of the starch fraction of the fava bean yields breadcrumbs with excellent adhesion, crispy texture and good pick-up - for gluten-free products.
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Pasta

Due to its high and stable gelatinization, the starchy fraction of the fava bean in particular is excellent for the production of gluten-free pasta.

Due to its high and stable gelatinization, the starchy fraction of the fava bean in particular is excellent for the production of gluten-free pasta.
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Pure

Naturally high in protein and crude fiber, fava beans are used worldwide as a wholesome staple ingredient in a wide variety of dishes.

Naturally high in protein and crude fiber, fava beans are used worldwide as a wholesome staple ingredient in a wide variety of dishes.
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Gourmet food

We successfully market beans for delicatessen products worldwide, where they are further processed in a wide variety of applications.

We successfully market beans for delicatessen products worldwide, where they are further processed in a wide variety of applications.

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