DELICIOUS TASTE: Black Beans are harvested when the bean pods become a tan, "buckskin" color and the beans held within have dried to the right moisture level and changed from purple to a deep black-purple color. We are extra picky in selecting just the right beans that we then prepare to deliver tender black beans that have a deliciously mild, creamy flavor, and rich color. NATURAL GOODNESS: Black Beans are grown and cultivated to make every pea-sized deep black-purple bean deliciously mild and creamy tasting ready for your enjoyment. GROWN & MADE IN THE USA: Black Beans are Grown & Made in the USA. Cultivated by U.S. farmers on family-owned farms located in the fertile growing regions of the mid-west and western United States. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Black Beans are packaged in recyclable steel cans made with Non-BPA lining (can lining not intentionally made with BPA). Black Beans are Ready-to-Enjoy as a side-dish or in your favorite recipes like, Black Bean Salad with Corn & Av