Bajela Large Fava Beans 450g (4 cans)

I love this brand of fava beans, they are the softest I've found. The larger size is an added bonus. Some of the cans have mild dents but still edible and nothing is wrong with the inside.

All four cans came very dented. Dents on multiple sides, dents across the seams. Only one can was usable (that one only had a dent small enough and nowhere near any seams for me to feel okay using it). My ful medames turned out fine but I basically paid $14 for only one usable can.

great product

It said Large Fava Beans,no they were not, little disappointed ☹️

too good to be true

I'd never really had Fava beans until I found them on the ingredient list for a Blue Zones cooking course recipe (offered on the Rouxbe online culinary school) for the Sardinian Melis Family Minestrone. Wow. They are so 'meaty' and delicious. As a whole-food vegan, I use a lot of beans for our protein, and these Fava beans add a nice option to Pintos or Italian Brown beans. I won't be without these.

I have received my order yesterday and it was well packaged without any dents. I have opened a can today and cooked the beans after peeling them because it is easier to digest this way. The beans have nice texture, flavor and color. California Gardens is a reputable brand and I am happy that they still offer quality canned food products. Highly recommended.

Are Bajela Beans the same as Fava Beans? ChatGPT ( May 15, 2023) - "Bajela beans and fava beans are actually two different types of beans, although they are both members of the legume family. Bajela beans, also known as butter beans or Lima beans, are large, flat, creamy white beans with a buttery texture and a slightly sweet flavor. They are commonly used in soups, stews, and casseroles, and are popular in many cuisines around the world. Fava beans, on the other hand, are also known as broad beans or horse beans. They are larger than most other beans, with a thick, tough outer skin that must be removed before eating. Fava beans have a rich, nutty flavor and a creamy texture, and are often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. While these two beans are not the same, they can be used interchangeably in some recipes, especially if you are unable to find one or the other. However, it's worth noting that fava beans may take longer to cook and require more preparation due to their tough outer skin."