Do you eat the skin on fava beans? It depends on their age.
                                
                                
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                                Over 40,000 bean varieties exist globally, but one question persists for fava beans: Do you eat the skin on fava beans? The answer is nuanced and depends entirely on the bean's maturity and your personal preference for flavor and texture.