Nature's Promise Organic Black Beans No Salt Added
Scanned July 2026 · food · high confidence
- Nature's Promise Organic Black Beans No Salt Added scores 62 out of 100 — grade B on the GreenSpecs five-signal analysis, scanned July 2026.
- Certifications found on the label: USDA Organic.
- Signal breakdown (each of 20): claims 15, certifications 12, packaging 9, ingredients 14, supply chain 12.
The real story
USDA Organic certification means the beans are grown without synthetic pesticides or GMOs — a genuine step up. The metal can is recyclable but heavy, and land stewardship beyond organic is still developing.
A solid organic choice. Packaging is standard.
How do the five signals break down?
| Claims and disclosure | 15 / 20 |
| Certifications | 12 / 20 |
| Packaging lifecycle | 9 / 20 |
| Ingredient impact | 14 / 20 |
| Supply chain | 12 / 20 |
Each signal is worth 20 points — the method is public at how we score.
What is on the label?
Primary claim: "Organic Black Beans"
What the claims cover
- USDA Organic
What is still missing
- Standard metal can, no plastic reduction.
Worth knowing
- The USDA Organic certification is a real, independently audited standard that means a lot for soil health and chemical reduction.
Where the footprint lives
Scope 3 — the supply chain: Organic certification addresses the upstream farming practices, which is the largest part of the footprint for beans.
Most of a product's emissions sit upstream in Scope 3 — the scope breakdown explains why that decides the score.
Smart swaps and tips
- Look for dried organic beans to reduce packaging entirely.
- Rinsing canned beans removes excess sodium and some starches.
People and health
Social: No labor or wage information disclosed.
Health: Short ingredient list, nothing you cannot pronounce.
Numbers from a scan of the real label, July 2026. Holding this product — or its shelf neighbor? Scan it and compare the five signals side by side. New to the method? Start with the rules of thumb.