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California Garden Foul Medames (Fava Beans) 10 x 400g
- Halal
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
California Garden Fava Beans (Foul Medames) are ready-to-eat tinned broad beans, slow-cooked and seasoned in traditional Middle Eastern styles – the classic Arab breakfast dish ful medames, ready in minutes. California Garden is a long-established Middle Eastern tinned-food brand, found in homes, cafés and restaurants across the region.
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About this product
California Garden Fava Beans (Foul Medames) are ready-to-eat tinned broad beans, slow-cooked and seasoned in traditional Middle Eastern styles – the classic Arab breakfast dish ful medames, ready in minutes. California Garden is a long-established Middle Eastern tinned-food brand, found in homes, cafés and restaurants across the region.
Heat, tip into a bowl and finish with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and cumin. Choose your recipe below – each case contains 10 x 400g tins, ideal for families, shops, cafés and catering.
Choose your recipe
| Option | Pack | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Recipe | Fava beans gently seasoned in the traditional Egyptian style | Classic breakfast ful with olive oil, lemon & cumin |
| Palestinian Recipe | Fava beans with chickpeas, olive oil, cumin & a touch of chilli | Hearty breakfasts and mezze spreads |
| Lebanese Recipe | Fava beans with chickpeas, Lebanese style | Ful with lemon, garlic & parsley |
| Saudi Recipe | Fava beans prepared in the Saudi style | Gulf-style breakfasts |
| Chilli Recipe | Fava beans with chilli for a spicy kick | Anyone who likes their foul hot |
How to enjoy
- Taste & texture – Soft, creamy whole fava beans in a lightly seasoned sauce.
- How to enjoy – Warm in a pan or microwave, mash lightly and dress with olive oil, lemon, garlic, cumin and chopped parsley; serve with warm pitta, tomatoes, onion and boiled eggs.
- Great for – Breakfast and brunch, Ramadan suhoor, mezze, quick lunches, cafés and restaurants.
Good to know
Are the beans ready to eat?
Yes – they are fully cooked. Heat through and dress to taste, or eat straight from the tin.
Which recipe should I choose?
Egyptian is the classic lightly seasoned ful; Palestinian and Lebanese add chickpeas; Saudi follows the Gulf style; Chilli is for those who like it hot.
How should I store them?
Store unopened tins in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer any unused beans to a non-metallic container, refrigerate and use within 2 days.
What allergens do they contain?
None of the 14 major allergens in the listed ingredients. Recipes vary – always check the tin label.
How is it delivered?
Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45, dispatched from our London warehouse.
- Authentic ready-to-eat foul medames – just heat and serve
- Five traditional recipes to choose from
- High in fibre and protein, low in fat – a naturally filling plant-based meal
- Vegan and halal – no meat, dairy or eggs in the ingredients
- Case of 10 x 400g tins – great value for homes, shops and caterers
Ingredients & allergens
- Ingredients
- Varies by recipe. Egyptian Recipe: fava beans, water, salt, vegetable oil, spices. Palestinian Recipe: fava beans (54%), water, chickpeas (11%), olive oil (4%), salt, sugar, acidity regulator (citric acid), cumin, chilli, preservative (E385). Lebanese, Saudi and Chilli recipes: cooked fava beans with their own traditional seasonings – see each tin label for the full list. Recipes and ingredients differ between the five varieties – always read the label on each tin.
- Contains
- None of the 14 major allergens
- May contain
- See tin label
Ingredients and allergens may change. Always read the label before use.
Nutrition
| Typical values | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 410 kJ / 98 kcal |
| Fat | 0.6g |
| of which saturates | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrate | 15g |
| of which sugars | 1.5g |
| Fibre | 6g |
| Protein | 7g |
| Salt | 0.6g |
Product details
- Brand
- California Garden
- Product
- Tinned fava beans (foul medames)
- Also known as
- Foul Medames, Ful Mudammas, Fool, Ful Medames, tinned broad beans, canned fava beans
- Recipes
- Egyptian · Palestinian · Lebanese · Saudi · Chilli
- Pack
- Case of 10 x 400g tins (4kg)
- Country of origin
- United Arab Emirates
- Storage
- Store unopened tins in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer any unused beans to a non-metallic container, refrigerate and use within 2 days.
- Best before
- Printed on each tin
- Delivery
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45
Delivery & returns
Tracked UK delivery: Standard £3.99 (usually 3–5 working days), free on orders of £45 or more; Express £6.99 (usually 1–2 working days). Every order is carefully packed and sealed for the journey, then dispatched promptly. If anything isn't right, contact us and we'll put it right. Unopened, undamaged items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.



