Westbrae Natural Vegetarian Organic Kidney Beans, 15 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)

by Westbrae

Product Features

• Westbrae Natural® Organic Beans are versatile, convenient and nutritious. Also called legumes, most beans have little or no fat, (except for garbanzos and soy beans), are a source of fiber & protein, & are cholesterol free.
• Transitioning toward a vegetarian lifestyle is as easy as opening a can of our delicious beans! Convenient and ready to eat, there are countless ways to prepare them!
• Packed in water with just sea salt
• Ready to eat: heat and serve
• High in fiber; fat-free; certified kosher

Product Description

Good source of fiber. Fat free food. USDA organic. Westbrae Natural Beans provides a foundation for nutritious meals centered around vegetables, whole grains and beans. As an integral part of the vegetarian diet pyramid, delicious, versatile bens help you make the transition toward a vegetarian lifestyle. Kidney Beans are: A good source of fiber. A cholesterol & fat free food. A good source of iron. Low in sodium. Read to eat. Due to the natural properties of this product, color may vary.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000LKZLPS
• UPC: 074873163230
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,304 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #8 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Beans & Grains > Beans > Kidney Beans

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Organic beans wrapped in "Bisphenol A" lined cans, September 23, 2009

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d arivas (new york, ny United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Westbrae Natural Vegetarian Organic Kidney Beans, 15 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

I went through the trouble to contact them and indeed they are using BPA lined cans.
BPA is the same substance removed from plastic baby bottles, because it is rated dangerous.
Many countries have already outlawed the use of BPA.
To be fair it has to be said that more than 90% of all manufactures of canned products in the US use epoxies containing BPA
Why can an "Organic" manufacturer not go the extra mile?
Buy Eden Food beans right here at Amazon.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BPA lined cans means not really organic anymore once processed, February 18, 2010

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Rutherford - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Westbrae Natural Vegetarian Organic Kidney Beans, 15 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

I chose Westbrae's canned beans because they are organic. However, since then I've discovered that Westbrae uses cans with BPA in the lining.

With BPA lining the cans and research showing solid levels of the chemical leeching from cans and plastics into containers' contents, showing up in Americans' blood streams (from infants to the elderly), I don't think the product can still be called organic!

BPA leeching into our food is no better or safer than products sprayed with pesticides.

At least pesticides can be washed off many foods (not all, but some). Most people, though, just empty cans of foods, like beans and tomatoes, directly into their recipes without thinking of washing them first. (How does one rinse or wash soup?) In fact, many people like the salt and other seasonings in canned foods. They believe it is safe to use the foods as they are in the can, which is a reasonable assumption since that is how such products are marketed.

I know I quit adding salt to my own recipes containing canned foods many years ago, because the canned goods already had salt in them. The canning process is supposed to kill bacteria and preserve nutrition, just as home canning does. It wasn't until the information came out about BPA in our bloodstreams, and from where most of us are exposed to it, that I realized there was a problem using such foods as is. There are still many Americans who do not yet realize that there is a problem and they are unwittingly feeding that problem to their families.

There is something especially unethical and tragic about people paying a company higher prices for organic foods, thinking they are better protecting their health, only to be swallowing BPA with each mouthful.

Until Westbrae stops using BPA lined cans or stops claiming the organic label and charging organic prices, I can't give high marks for either context.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Organic kidney Beans worth the expense, May 7, 2009

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From The Tree House (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Westbrae Natural Vegetarian Organic Kidney Beans, 15 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

These kidney beans are lite on the salt, a firm texture, good taste, and certified organic. Well worth the expense.