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Peruvian fava beans (PFB) are used in traditional cuisine as a nutrient-rich, flavorful, and textural ingredient; however, little is known about their industrial properties. This study evaluated the physicochemical, nutritional, and techno-functional characteristics of PFB varieties: Verde, Quelcao, and Peruanita. PFB exhibited distinct physical characteristics, quality parameters, and morphology. The color patterns of the seed coat and the hardness were the main parameters for distinguishing them. Nutritionally, all three samples exhibited high protein (23.88–24.88 g/100 g), with high proportion of essential amino acids, high dietary fiber (21.74–25.28 g/ 100 g), and mineral content. They also contain polyphenols (0.79–1.25 mg GAE/g) and flavonoids (0.91–1.06 mg CE/g) with antioxidant potential (16.60–21.01 and 4.68–5.17 µmol TE/g for ABTS and DPPH assays, respectively). Th...