This study aims to provide data on the combined agronomic performance and consumer acceptability of biofortified beans compared to conventional beans. The experiment was conducted in the Giheta district of Gitega province. Using a randomised complete block design (RCBD), eight bean varieties (Rufutamadeni, Kinure ndende, Kinure ngufi, Mugwiza, Musengo, Muhoro, Magorori, and Mukungugu) were cultivated, each with three replicates. For acceptability, a sample of 30 participants randomly selected took part in a sensory evaluation to analyse consumer perceptions of the eight dishes
prepared from the eight bean varieties. The Mann-Whitney test shows no statistically significant difference in yield between biofortified and conventional beans. However, a favourable yield trend was observed for biofortified beans (1157.16 kg against 934.77 kg). The Kruskal-Wallis also demonstrated that all varieties exhibited comparable yields, with a promising trend for the Mukungugu variety, which reached its potential yield.
