Fava Bean on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what Fava Bean is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 44 Fava Bean products from 26 brands across the EU and US. 2 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. Italy shows the heaviest advertising, while Germany has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €33.
New Fava Bean ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use Fava Bean, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 23 | 11 | — | — | €32.99 |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 2 | — | — | £31.82 |
| France | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Italy | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — |
| Spain | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Romania | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Austria | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of Fava Bean products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Bob (isolate) | 34 |
| Hydrolyzed Fava Bean | 10 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | Vicia faba |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | muscle mass, energy |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for Fava Bean, yet brands market it for muscle mass, energy — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where Fava Bean shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is Fava Bean?
Fava bean (Vicia faba) is a plant-based ingredient derived from the seeds of the broad bean plant. It is classified as a botanical extract and is rich in protein and various bioactive compounds. Fava bean is commonly used in dietary supplements formulated for muscle mass and energy, often included for its amino acid profile and plant protein content. Its application spans sports nutrition and general wellness products targeting consumers interested in plant-based protein sources. The ingredient is valued for its natural origin and compatibility with various supplement formats such as powders and capsules.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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