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Bush's Best Beans, Cannellini
Canned & Packaged Goods
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Bush's Best Beans, Cannellini

Bush's Best
15.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Store placement: You’ll find Bush’s Best Cannellini Beans in the canned goods aisle, shelved alongside other beans, canned legumes, and soup bases — often near Italian pantry staples like canned tomatoes and packaged pastas. Occasions: This is a pantry-first product for weeknight dinners, pantry-stocking or storm-prep trips, and casual weekend cooking experiments like brunch frittatas or pasta salads. Brand positioning: Bush’s Best presents itself as a dependable, all-American pantry brand — familiar, family-oriented, and convenience-minded. Marketing leans into home cooking and versatility rather than gourmet pretension, appealing to busy home cooks, families, and shoppers looking for affordable plant-based protein. Label characteristics: The can copy highlights plant-based protein and fiber, giving it a wholesome health halo without organic or certified-natural claims; packaging is straightforward and not targeted at children. Processing context: These are cooked and canned beans with a firming agent and a color-stabilizer listed — a shelf-ready processed pantry item that preserves whole beans for convenience. Sensory details: Inside the standard metal can are large, smooth cannellini beans with a silky, slightly nutty flavor and a tender-but-firm bite; the liquid is briny from added salt. Typical rituals include rinsing in a colander, warming gently for soups and stews, tossing into salads, or mashing into spreads or bruschetta toppings. In American grocery culture this product functions as a humble kitchen workhorse — a reliable, long-shelf-life ingredient that bridges from budget meal prep to simple, comforting home cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Total Sugars1g
Protein7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Prepared, Cannellini, Beans, (White, Kidney, Beans),, Water,, Salt,, Calcium, Chloride, (Firming, Agent),, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (Promotes, Color, Retention)..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Canned, cooked whole beans with added salt and food-grade additives (calcium chloride for firmness, calcium disodium EDTA for color retention) are processed to extend shelf life and convenience but remain based on a whole food ingredient, fitting NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Bush's Best Beans, Cannellini

Absolutely! These Cannellini beans are packed with protein and fiber, making them a great addition to a balanced diet. They’re low in sugar and free from artificial ingredients, which is a win in the healthy eating department. Just remember, 'healthy' looks different for everyone, so consider how they fit into your overall meal plan!

Perfect For

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storm-prep

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