Fava Bean
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About Fava Bean
Fava beans are used in pet foods as a plant-based source of protein, digestible carbohydrates and dietary fiber, and they contribute vitamins (notably folate) and minerals; they are commonly added to grain-free formulas but provide lower bioavailable essential amino acids than animal proteins, which is particularly important for obligate carnivores like cats. When properly cooked and processed to reduce antinutritional factors (oligosaccharides, phytic acid and lectins) fava beans can be a nutritious, cost-effective ingredient, but they can cause gas and digestive upset in some pets and may pose risks for animals with certain metabolic or genetic sensitivities, so they should not replace high-quality animal protein in complete diets.
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Common Questions
What category is Fava Bean?
Fava Bean is categorized as a vegetable ingredient in the KibbleLab database.
Is Fava Bean part of an allergen group?
Yes. Fava Bean is grouped under the Legumes allergen group in the KibbleLab database.
Which foods contain Fava Bean?
18 foods in the KibbleLab database contain Fava Bean, including Addiction, Adirondack, Blackwood.
Foods with Fava Bean
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