2,203 Fava (Faba) Bean Europe Underutilised The fava beans supply chain typically consists of operations: seeds cultivation, primary production (farming), secondary manufacturing (processing, protein extraction), food and feed product manufacturing, distribution and retailing. In the ecosystem, Fava bean pods can be used as an inexpensive feed source, while the starch remaining from the processing of the beans can be used as a biofertiliser 9781