Quick Overview

Organic U.S.A. family farm black turtle beans soaked overnight and thoroughly cooked at Eden's certified organic and kosher cannery with purified water and zero chemical additives. A creamy, sweet, versatile bean; a favorite in the Americas, the Caribbean, and a Mexican staple. Superb with whole grain, in soups, stews, salads, salsa, and for Mexican dishes such as burritos, tostadas, quesadillas, tacos, and refried beans. Selected by Men's Health magazine as a "Best Food for Men." Antioxidant pigments, aka carotenoids, give them their deep color. Rich in healthy fiber and a good source of protein, iron, magnesium, and zinc. No salt added. Packed in bisphenol-A (BPA) free can linings since April 1999. pareve

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EDEN Black Beans are U.S.A. family organically grown by those dedicated to cleansing the environment and producing the best tasting, most nutritious food. Decades organic vital soil gives us much more vital beans that contain more minerals and allows us to cook them without, what we consider toxic, 'processing' chemicals.

Thoroughly Cooked

Black Beans Phaseolus vulgaris, aka black turtle or Mexican beans, are creamy and sweet, a favorite in the Americas, the Caribbean, and a Mexican staple. EDEN Black Beans are expertly prepared at our certified organic, kosher cannery in east central Indiana. They are washed, soaked overnight, and thoroughly cooked with a bit of kombu sea vegetable. You don't taste the kombu, but its natural glutamic acid softens and enhances the flavor of beans. All water that contacts beans EDEN for washing, soaking, and cooking is purified water.

Bisphenol-A (BPA) Free Lined Cans Since April 1999

EDEN Beans are in custom made steel cans lined with baked on oleoresinous c-enamel that does not contain the endocrine disrupter chemical bisphenol-A(BPA). Oleoresin is a natural mixture of an oil and a resin extracted from plants such as pine or balsam fir. These cans cost 14% more than industry standard cans that do contain BPA. The can maker, Ball Corporation, tells us that Eden is the only U.S. food maker to date to use these BPA free cans. Eden Foods was acknowledged with a "Green Packy Award" in 2010 by Whole Foods Market Green Mission's Responsible Packaging Forum. The responsible packaging award was given Eden for the use of BPA-free cans in all 39 of its organic beans, chilies, rice & beans, refried, and seasoned beans.

More Honors

EDEN Black Beans were Men's Health 2010 'Best 125 Foods For Men' choice, receiving the honor as the Best Canned Beans. Men's Health said, "Simmer the antioxidant-rich beans with sauteéed onions and peppers for an easy side." EDEN Beans received high praise in the January-February 2009 Nutrition Action Healthletter, the third time EDEN Beans have been complimented by this respected Healthletter. Twelve varieties of EDEN No Salt Added Beans were acclaimed for being naturally low in sodium without the refined salt added to most commercial canned beans. Nutrition Action Healthletter noted that EDEN beans were firm, not too soft, and that all Eden bean cans are bisphenol-A free.

Nutritional Information

According to the FDA, "Low fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables (foods that are low in fat and may contain dietary fiber, Vitamin A, or Vitamin C) may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors," and "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors." EDEN Black Beans are very low sodium with no salt added, fat free, and an excellent source of important fiber. They are also a good source of protein, iron, magnesium, and zinc.

Studies show beans contain a wealth of antioxidants similar to those in fruits and berries. "Beans are really loaded with antioxidant compounds," said Clifford Beninger, Ph.D., an environmental biologist and former researcher for the USDA's Bean Research Unit. "We didn't know how potent they were until now. In general darker colored seed coats were associated with higher levels of flavonoids, and therefore higher antioxidant activity." Researchers tested the antioxidant activity of flavonoids found in 12 common varieties of dry beans. They found one class of compounds in particular, anthocyanins, were the most active antioxidants in beans. These findings add antioxidant activity to a growing list of healthy compounds found in beans and legumes. The study was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

"Beans are probably the best human plant food there is," plant geneticist George L. Hosfield, Ph.D., told Reuters Health. He explained that beans are full of protein and fiber and low in fat. They also contain important vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, iron, potassium, and zinc. "With the additional bonus of their antioxidants, you have almost the perfect food," he said. Beans are loaded with soluble fiber and are also an important source of two essential amino acids not found in cereals, lysine and threonine. In turn, whole grains complement beans and together deliver complete protein. Enjoying a variety of beans in combination with whole grain is a good step toward healthy living.

Recipes

EDEN Black Beans are also available in 15 oz. and 108 oz. BPA free cans, plus dry in 1 pound boxes and 25 pound bags. They are great heated and served as is, or delicious in soups, stews, salads, dips, spreads, and salsa. They're ideal for Mexican dishes such as tacos, tortillas, burritos, and enchiladas, and in Black Bean & Tomato Chili Salsa and Black Bean Veggie Soup. Browse our free recipe section for these and other tasty recipes.

Additional Information

Name	Black Beans, Organic
Item Number	102979
Ingredients	Organic Black Turtle Beans, Water, Kombu Seaweed
Package Size	29 oz
Package Size Metric	822 g
UPC Code Each	024182029109
UPC Code Case	No
Eligible for Flat Rate Shipping	Yes
Very Low Sodium	Yes, 35mg or less per serving
High Fiber	Yes, 5 g or more per serving (20% or more DV)
BPA, BPS, and Phphalate Free Lined Canned Foods	Yes
Pareve	Yes
Low Fat	Yes, 3 g or less per serving
Macrobiotic	Yes
Gluten Free	Yes
Wheat Free	Yes
Organic	Yes
Non GMO	Yes

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