Common questions

Is Organic Black Beans healthy?

Organic Black Beans scores 90/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists of organic black beans, water, and sea salt, making it a minimally processed food with a clean ingredient list.

How processed is Organic Black Beans?

Organic Black Beans is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Organic Black Beans' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Prepared Organic Black Beans, Sea Salt count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Organic Black Beans

Name: Organic Black Beans
Brand: Simply Nature

Simply Nature

Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Aldi

Category Beans

Summary

This product consists of organic black beans, water, and sea salt, making it a minimally processed food with a clean ingredient list. The organic black beans provide a rich source of protein and fiber, while the sea salt adds flavor without significant health risks. Its simple composition and lack of harmful additives contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 3

Prepared Organic Black Beans

Very Good

Certified organic whole black beans providing an excellent source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber.

Sea Salt

Good

Unrefined mineral salt used to enhance flavor, providing sodium and trace minerals with minimal processing.

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Water

Neutral

Essential natural solvent used for cooking and hydrating the beans.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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