Organic Beans

One of Nature’s Perfect Foods

High quality, well cooked organic beans...is there any better food? “Beans are probably the best human plant food there is,” Dr. George L. Hosfield, the leading researcher and plant breeder at Michigan State University, told Reuters Health. He explained that beans are full of protein and fiber. They also contain important vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, iron, potassium and zinc.

Differences of Vital Soil

Beans clearly reflect the soil they are grown in. Huge differences in vitamin and mineral content are seen when comparing beans grown in vital organic soil with those grown the chemical, commercially way, or even to some grown only to meet the requirements for an ‘organic’ label. Eden has worked since 1968 to secure sources of organically grown beans. These direct relationships with family farmers have deep roots and tested trust from experience rich history. The overall appearance, taste, and nourishment of these beans is reflective of these dedicated growers, their constant care and vital, humus rich, decades organic soil.

“You can’t do that.”

When Eden first delivered organic beans to the cannery they were told that it was essential to put chemicals in with them to harden the skins so that they wouldn’t fall apart in the can as they cooked, another chemical was needed to hold the color. This was NOT acceptable to them, so a first run was tried with just beans and pure water. To the surprise of the cannery the organic beans came out perfect. Due to the vital soil that produced them, their much higher mineral content and stronger skins allowed them to be cooked without the need of processing chemicals, and their vibrant colors held fast.

Also, Eden Organic 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.

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You can see, taste and feel the difference of these organically grown, boutique quality, heritage beans that are cooked just right at a certified organic cannery.