The bell peppers in Goya products such as sofrito (an onion, pepper and spice base to many Latin dishes) are grown across the Sun Belt, from California to Florida. Goya's black beans come from upstate New York and, of course, Michigan.

The canning liquid deposits starches and proteins from the beans, according to Jackie Newgent, RDN, author of The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook: The Whole Food Approach to Great Taste and Healthy Eating. "This can also cause foaminess, especially in chickpeas and white beans," Newgent added.

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• carbohydrate info. 22 grams.

Everyone's favorite! These delicious and versatile black beans, winners of the ChefsBest® Excellence Award,* have an amazing earthy flavor and a smooth and creamy texture. A staple in many recipes, like the classic beans and rice, they're also an ideal ingredient to make soups, stews and many more dishes.

Secondly, the fertile soil and moisture combine to make a unique growing climate for beans and other crops. Over 1000 growers in the State of Michigan help produce the highest quality black beans for the world. Also called turtle beans and are one of America's top selling varieties.

Michigan is the nation's second largest producer of all dry beans, and first in the production of black beans. Mexico is Michigan's largest export market for black beans. Go to Michigan State University Extension to read more and learn about Michigan's production of dry beans.

Never fear: That foam is actually totally natural and completely safe. But what the heck is it? During the canning process, legumes from beans to chickpeas leach out some of their starch and proteins into the liquid, which is sometimes called aquafaba.

Unless the recipe tells you to keep the canned beans in their liquid, you should drain your can and give the beans a good rinse before using. This will improve the flavor and texture of your finished dish. Open your cans of beans using a can opener. There may be sharp edges from opening the can.

Officially called aquafaba, the liquid included in cans of beans is typically starchy and salty, though those qualities differ based on the brand of beans. Feel free to dip a spoon or finger in to taste it before using. “It has a viscous body from the fibers of the beans.

One note: The liquid in all canned beans is a mixture of water, salt, and the starch released from the beans themselves. The salt acts as a preservative to keep the beans tasting fresh, which means the liquid is generally very, very salty. This isn't to say you can't use it.

In Goya we have a great variety of beans, stews, dried, red, black … Within this great variety you will surely find your favorites, they are healthy and healthy, and you can also eat them at any time of the year as they are perfect for both spoon and salad dishes.

The antioxidants, fiber, protein, and carbohydrates in black beans make them nutritionally powerful. A diet rich in beans can reduce your risk of several serious medical conditions and help your body to process calories more effectively.