Does it need checking? Fresh broad beans are sometimes infested in the USA, and not commonly infested (presumed clean) in Israel. (Rav Moshe Vaya)
Rav Vaya’s rating
| USA | ★ | sometimes infested (mi’ut hamatzui) |
| Israel | ✓ | not commonly infested (muchzak k’naki) |
Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, Degree of Infestation chart, p. 938 (Broad Beans)
Sources
- Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, Degree of Infestation chart, p. 938 (rating).
- Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha: summary sheet “Washing Fruits and Vegetables” (published by Machon Aliya).
- cRc: Raw fava beans: a general inspection is needed to rule out obvious infestation. (Fruits & Vegetables Checking Guide)
Related
- How to check black-eyed peas for bugs
- How to check fresh green beans for bugs
- How to check pears for bugs
References: cRc — Fruits & Vegetables Checking Guide · Rav Moshe Vaya — “Washing Fruits and Vegetables” (Machon Aliya, Hebrew)
Source: Rav Moshe Vaya, Bedikat HaMazon K’Halacha, p. 938
