Fava Beans Starch

Golden Fields Fava Starch is meticulously crafted through the dry milling and classification of fava beans, resulting in a neutral flavor, aroma, and color profile. Our starch is produced without the use of processing aids or chemical compounds, ensuring pure and natural quality.

Serving as an effective binder, Golden Fields Fava Starch contains an impressive 19% protein content. When integrated into formulations, it provides significantly more protein than cereals or other starches like pea, potato, or sweet potato, elevating the nutritional value of the final product.

With a starch content of 65% on a dry matter basis, Golden Fields Fava Starch stands as a versatile and nutrient-rich ingredient, exemplifying our commitment to delivering excellence in alternative protein solutions.

Product Description

Fava Beans contain starch, which is a carbohydrate that provides energy to animals. The starch content of Fava beans can vary depending on the variety and growing conditions. Typically, the starch content of Faba beans ranges from 30% to 50%.

When used as a feed ingredient, Fava beans can contribute to the energy requirements of livestock. However, it is important to balance the carbohydrate profile of the diet to avoid any imbalances that may affect animal health and productivity.

Fava beans also contain anti-nutritional factors such as tannins, which can affect the digestibility of carbohydrates and other nutrients. Therefore, it is recommended to use Faba beans in a mixed ration with other feed ingredients to balance the nutrient profile and minimize the impact of anti-nutritional factors.

Processing Fava beans into different forms, such as pellets or flakes, can improve their digestibility and make the starch more available to the animal. Overall, Fava beans can be a valuable source of starch and energy in livestock feed, but it is important to consider their nutrient profile and anti-nutritional factors when formulating diets.

Specific Information

18 - 22

Crude protein

60 - 70

Starch

1.0 - 1.5

Crude Fat

2.0 - 4.0

Crude Fibre

2.5 - 3.0

Ash

Available as

• Fine powder
• Pellets