Goya Roman Beans

Goya Roman Beans (15.5 oz) are a familiar pantry staple you’ll find quietly doing a lot of work in American kitchens. Packaged in a standard metal can with a colorful Goya label, these cranberry (Roman) beans sit in the canned goods aisle — often grouped with other beans, canned tomatoes, rice, and Latin/International specialty items — and close to the beans-for-rice section that shoppers consult when building everyday meals. They’re marketed by Goya as an authentic, heritage ingredient; the brand leans into Latinx culinary traditions while also appealing to anyone seeking reliable, affordable staples. The label is straightforward (no organic seal, no cartoon kid-branding, no overt “health halo” claims), listing Roman beans, water, salt and calcium chloride as a firming agent — a short ingredient deck that reads “simple pantry food.” In plain terms this is a canned, cooked bean product preserved for shelf life with minimal additives. Sensory-wise the beans are creamy and slightly nutty with tender skins that still hold their shape (the calcium chloride helps with that). Typical rituals include rinsing and heating for arroz con frijoles, tossing into soups like pasta e fagioli, stirring into salads, or microwaving for a quick protein boost; they pair especially well with rice, sofrito, and canned tomatoes. With 90 calories per serving and 370 mg sodium, they’re a convenient, economical component for weeknight meals, meal-prep bowls, storm-day pantry planning, and any occasion where reliable, filling legumes are needed.