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- Fig Food Company - Organic Chickpeas - 15 oz. (425g) Fig Food Company Organic Chickpeas A great source of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to boot! with no cholesterol or fat. Beans are a nutritious source of the good stuff, with no fat or cholesterol. And planting beans enriches the soil and helps prevent erosion. What's not to like? So, as they say, eat your beans at every meal. Kosher Vegan Organic BPA Free F.A.Q.s Fig Food recently transitioned packaging from a box to a convenient, lightweight pouch. What is this new package made of? Is it BPA free? The new bean pouch is made of polyethylene, nylon, aluminum and polypropylene. Fig Food;s new microwavable soup pouch is made of polyethylene, aluminum oxide and polypropylene. Both are BPA free. Which products are gluten-free? How do you limit cross contact with gluten containing ingredients? Many of Fig Food's products do not contain gluten, but they cannot ensure zero cross contamination from the farm all the way to their package. They are currently working on this, and hope to be unequivocally gluten-free in the future. If you are gluten-free as a lifestyle choice, you might enjoy Fig Food items that do not include ingredients with gluten.. However, if you have celiac disease, they recommend consulting your physician before consuming their products. Is there any MSG in any products? No! Fig Foods does not use any MSG, MSG analogues (like yeast extract) or any flavor enhancers. Are their products GMO free? All of Fig Food Company's products are certified organic, which prohibits the use of GMOs. So, yes. From where do they source their ingredients? All of their beans, lentils, grains and vegetables come from North America. Only their spices and olive oil com from outside North America. Are their products vegetarian/vegan? Yes! All Fig Food products are 100% plant-based, and Certified Vegan by Vegan Action. What is the shelf life of products if they remain unopened? All products are best if used by the expiration date on the package. After that, Fig Food cannot guarantee the quality of the product. How long do your products last after opening? After opening, treat Fig Food soups and beans like any fresh product. They should last about 3-5 days in the refrigerator. Why Fig? 11,000 years ago, a fig tree was planted. And figs became the first domesticated crop in history. Fig Food celebrates the first organic farmer with 100% plant-based recipes made with only fresh, organic ingredients. For your health and the earth's. Fig Food tastes yummy! They cook their soups to bring the most flavor to each spoonful, using real ingredients like minced garlic and chopped onion and authentic herbs like epazote. They even leave the peels on the diced Yukon Gold potatoes, because that's where the most flavor and nutrition resides. You can taste the subtleties of the bean varietals, as they cook their beans simply with just water. Fig Food is made of ingredients grown on North American farms, are 100% plant-based, certified organic and kosher. With no added sodium in the beans and only 200-290 mg of sodium per serving in the soups, Fig Food offers a delicious option for people seeking convenient, healthful choices. Fig Food has 10 soup flavors and 7 bean varietals. All Fig Food packaging is BPA-Free, and the soups come in microwavable pouches for added ease. Fig Food Co. addresses three of the most pressing issues Americans face today: health, fossil fuel independence and greenhouse gas emissions Eating a higher percentage of plant-based food in your diet will improve your health and the health of the planet. Important to the company's mission are efforts to reduce America's dependence upon fossil fuels. Organic agriculture requires 19% less energy than conventional agriculture for comparable production. In addition, encouraging people to eat more plant-based food can help reduce the proliferation of greenhouse gases and improve the environment, as current animal agri
- UPC # 853434002306
- Size/Form 15 oz.
Suggested Use: Open, Pour, warm, enjoy! INGREDIENTS Fig Food Company - Organic Chickpeas - 15 oz. (425g) Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1/2 Cup (130g) Servings Per Container: About 3.5 Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 110 Calories From Fat 15 Total fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 10mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 18g 6% Dietary Fiber 5g 20% Sugars <3g Protein 6g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 4% Iron 10% *Daily Value Not Established. †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Other Ingredients: Water,Organic Chickpeas
