Product Review: Ranch Style Black Beans

Beans are known for their many health qualities and as a vegetarian staple food item. But what about black beans? Are they worth trying? This article will review Ranch Style Black Beans and see whether they can compete with the better known pinto beans, chickpeas and haricot beans.

I am familiar with a wide variety of lentils, beans and peas, as they have been a staple in my diet since infancy. But I had not tried black beans until more recently. While I was out shopping a few months ago, I was scanning the shelves for a different type of bean to try for a change. I noticed Ranch Style Black Beans. The front of the can featured a bowl of prepared black beans sprinkled with chopped onion. I was curious as to what these beans would taste like. I asked my husband if he had ever tried Ranch Style Black Beans before. He had not tried them before, so I was unsure about whether I should buy them. But I decided that the beans were worth a try. After all, the 425g can cost only $0.37. So I did not have a lot to lose if I did not like the Ranch Style Black Beans.

As canned beans are notoriously high in sodium, I made sure to thoroughly rinse and drain all the excess liquid from the beans before serving them. When I tasted the beans I was impressed with the taste. They did not taste markedly different from other beans such as pinto beans. I made a mental note to make sure that I added Ranch Style Black Beans to my shopping list in future.

Here is a summary of the nutrition facts of Ranch Style Black Beans:

Serving size ½ cup (129g)
Servings per container about 3.5
Calories 100 Calories from fat 5

Total fat 0.5g
Saturated fat 0g
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 420mg
Total carbohydrate 19g
Dietary fibre 5g
Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Calcium 2%
Iron 10%

Ranch Style Black Beans are an excellent source of fibre and protein, which provides a natural protection from constipation and other ailments. Even though the sodium content is high, this can easily be overcome by rinsing and draining the excess liquid. This simple step will help to improve the health benefits to people who have high blood pressure.