A spicy combination of pureed and whole U.S.A. family farm organic black turtle beans seasoned with 100% organic spices and a bit of EDENsea salt, thoroughly cooked with purified water at our certified organic and kosher cannery. Selected byMen's Healthmagazine as a "Best Food for Men." Great as a party dip, simply heat and serve with your favorite salsa and organic corn chips. Rich in healthy fiber and a good source of potassium, protein, iron, and magnesium. No chemical additives. Half the sodium of other brands. Packed in cans free ofbisphenol-Acan linings since April 1999.
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EDENOrganic Spicy Refried Black Beans are made of certified organic black turtle beans grown on U.S.A. family farms in mineral rich, vital soil, tended by those committed to a clean environment and to providing the safest, most nutritious and delicious food, combined with red bell, chili, and jalapeno peppers, cumin, onion, garlic, cayenne, and paprika, all organically grown and Eden chosen.
Organic black beansPhaseolus vulgarisare washed and soaked overnight. The beans are blanched and most of them are ground into a thick puree. Whole black beans are mixed with the puree, seasoned with organic spices, organic dried vegetables and a bit of EDENsea salt, and expertly cooked with purified water at Eden's certified organic and kosher cannery in East central Indiana.
EDENOrganic Beans are packed in steel cans coated with a 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 various plants, such as pine or balsam fir. These cans cost 14% more than the 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 and we have been since April 1999.
The world's largest men's magazine,Men's Health, has twice selected EDENRefried Beans as the best for flavor and nutrition among all other brands of refried beans.
EDENBeans also received the highest ranking for flavor and nourishment three times in studies conducted by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), as published in theirNutrition Action Newsletter. Recently EDENRefried Beans were rated as their Best Buy and number one for nutrition among 38 brands (salt added).Child Magazinealso rated EDENBeans as the favorite of children and parents alike.
Most commercial refried beans are made with inferior quality salt and the sodium levels, even in most organic brands, are extremely high to mask the flavor of inferior quality or older beans. High fat refried beans often use inferior quality vegetable oil and/or lard. Some commercial brands use the chemical preservatives BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene). EDENOrganic Refried Beans contain half the sodium of all other brands, allowing the delicious flavor of our organic beans to shine through. All EDENRefried Beans are low fat, containing only the healthy fat that is naturally present in beans, and all contain absolutely no preservatives.
EDENOrganic Spicy Refried Black Beans are rich in dietary fiber, low fat with no saturated fat, a good source of potassium, protein, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium. "Low fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors," according to the FDA. EDENOrganic Spicy Refried Black Beans are low fat and an excellent source of dietary fiber. A good source of potassium, protein, iron, and magnesium.
"Beans are probably the best human plant food there is," Dr. George L. Hosfield, the leading researcher and a plant breeder at Michigan State University, 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. Recently it was discovered that the same antioxidants found in fruit, like tart cherries, are present in significant quantities in the skin of beans. "With the additional bonus of their antioxidants, you have almost the perfect food," he said.
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 theJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Use Organic EDENSpicy Refried Black Beans the same as you would any refried beans, as a party snack, heated and served with salsa and organic corn chips, and as a filling for tacos, tortillas and burritos. Great for making creamy soups, and a perfect side dish. To heat, place a small amount of water and/or oil in a saucepan or skillet, add the beans, mix thoroughly, cover and simmer until creamy and hot. Vegetables such as onions, peppers and sweet corn are delicious when sautéed before adding the beans.
Additional Information
Name
Spicy Refried Black Beans, Organic
Item Number
103200
Ingredients
Organic Black Beans, Water, Organic Red Bell Pepper, Organic Chili Pepper, Sea Salt, Organic Cumin, Organic Onion, Organic Garlic, Organic Cayenne, Organic Paprika, Organic Jalapeno
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