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Canned beans

Canned Mature Beans

Can Buy

Any brand. 15 oz–16 oz cans. Plain or seasoned. Regular or low sodium.

Any variety, including:
  • Black
  • Black-eyed peas
  • Garbanzo (Chickpeas)
  • Great Northern
  • Kidney
  • Lentils
  • Lima
  • Mixed
  • Navy
  • Pink
  • Pinto
  • Red
  • Refried (Fat free)

Cannot Buy
  • Dry or frozen beans, peas, or lentils
  • Canned beans, peas, or lentils with sauce, including but not limited to Cajun, barbeque (bbq), or ranch style; as well as products with tomato puree, sauce, or paste
  • Canned beans, peas, or lentils with added sugars, fats, oils, vegetables, fruits, or meat
  • Canned beans, peas, or lentils with artificial, reduced-calorie, or no-calorie sweeteners
  • Canned baked beans
  • Organic canned beans, peas, or lentils
  • Canned immature peas, such as green peas, green beans, or wax beans
Helpful hints logo

Helpful Hint

To get the most canned beans, buy 16 oz cans.

One Can of Beans Example



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