The present invention relates to a method for improving at least one characteristic of a bean-based product by treating said bean-based product with a peroxidase, preferably a Marasmius scorodonius peroxidase or a functional equivalent thereof. The present invention relates to a method for improving at least one characteristic of a bean-based product comprising contacting a bean-based product or an intermediate thereof with a peroxidase, preferably a Marasmius scorodonius peroxidase or a functional equivalent thereof, and optionally preparing from said intermediate a bean-based product.
