Augason Farms Black Beans Emergency Bulk Food Storage

Lid is on tightly and securely as expected. I buy from Augason Farms when on sale, and slowly build up my stock. Even when not on sale, I tend to find that this company often has the best prices. I normally dont have any issues with regular bags of beans just left in a storage cupboard, but I wanted to start adding in some emergency packaged supplies. Kind of a buy it and forget it. More as insurance than anything. Yet sometimes I find stuff from Augason that is less expensive than a similar product that isnt packaged for long term storage. I wouldnt say this fell into that category, but really close to it (when on sale).I like black beans (and lentils) because they are incredible versatile and can really bulk up a meal, and can easily be a meat (like beef crumbles) replacement if need be. Or can be swapped in a little to help reduce the cost of a meat based meal. I recommend experimenting with cooking with foods you plan to store so it isnt a complete mystery on what to do with it once the need arises. At the very least, get a few good solid easy recipes down, and then figure out ways to get creative. Definitely learn to make a loaf, burger, balls with beans (or lentils). Will definitely give a satisfying mouth feel if used to eating meat.If you think you will be eating a lot of beans in the future, might want to add it in on a regular basis now to let the body get used to beans (gas, cramps, etc from sudden increase in bean consumption)Plain, uncooked beans will need to be soaked and/or cooked for a long period of time to become soft and edible. The same as buying a bag of dry beans at the store.I may be a little more picky on my food source and country of origin etc when buying my day to day foods, but when it comes to emergency supplies, I am more concerned with simply having something to fill my gut. I am paying for calories, plain and simple. I am paying for a variety of calories. I am paying for calories that I can rely on (ie well packaged). I have no problem with Augason Farms products, and am happy to be adding to my reserves.

Why not have a giant tub of beans in your house... I've been mixing every sort of bean In a Giant dog food storage bin and just scooping out handfuls when I want em. P.S. the container it comes in is a waterproof airtight container that is reusable as storage.

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Purchased as emergency food storage so I did not break the seal. It did arrive well sealed in a timely manner. I expect it to have the shelf life and value one expects from Augason Farms.

The lid was not closed / sealed properly. There were beans falling out when I opened the shipping box to remove the bucket of beans. After checking the lid, I noticed it was not properly closed and sealed. Same thing with the rice I ordered.NOTE: YOU CANNOT RETURN THESE PRODUCTS.