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Table of Contents
Introduction
  Home
  1. List of Acronyms
  2. List of Cooperating Sponsors
  3. Conversion Tables
  Part One
  Section I:
  Commodities
  1. Commodity Availability
  2. Commodity Characteristics
  3. References
  Section II:
  Food Commodity
  Fact Sheets

  1. Beans, Black
  2. Beans, Great Northern
  3. Beans, Kidney (Light Red, Dark Red, All types)
  4. Beans, Navy (Pea Beans)
  5. Beans, Pink
  6. Beans, Pinto
  7. Beans, Small Red
  8. Bulgur (BW)
  9. Bulgur, Soy Fortified (SFBW)
  10. Corn (bagged, bulk)
  11. Cornmeal
  12. Cornmeal, Soy-Fortified (CMSF)
  13. Corn Soy Blend (CSB)
  14. Corn Soy Milk (CSM)
  15. Corn Soy Milk, Instant (ICSM)
  16. Lentils
  17. Non Fat Dry Milk (NFDM)
  18. Peas
  19. Rice
  20. Rice (Parboiled)
  21. Sorghum
  22. Sorghum Grits, Soy-Fortified (SFSG)
  23. Fortified Refined Vegetable Oil
  24. Wheat
  25. Wheat Flour
  26. Wheat Soy Blend (WSB)
  27. Wheat Soy Milk (WSM)
  Section III:
  Storage/Shelflife
  Specifications

  1. Storage Specifications
  2. Storage Inspection Checklist
  3. Shelf Life of Agricultural Commodities
  4. References
  Section IV:
  Controlling
  Damage to Food
  Commodities

  1. Cleaning and Inspecting
  2. Insect Control
  3. Rodent Control
  4. Reference Chart for Controlling Damage to Food Commodities
  5. References
Part Two
An Overview
Part Three

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Section II: Food Commodity Fact Sheets

Commodity Reference Guide Logo

Updated January 2006
Beans, Black

This unprocessed commodity is used as a protein source in all categories of programs. Local tastes and preferences differ. U.S. dry beans come in many varieties with different size, color and taste characteristics. When ordering, please specify Black Bean and any alternates that are culturally acceptable.

1. Nutritional Values (per 100 g)
These are average values, taken from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA:ARS) 1998 USDA Nutrient Database, Release 12, Laboratory Home Page, (http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp). These nutrient values are provided as a guide for use in the calculation of food aid rations; users should be aware that shipments of food aid may vary from these nutrient values.

Nutrient Amount Unit
Water 11.02 g
Energy 341.0 Kcal
Protein 21.6 g
Total Lipid 1.42 g
Carbohydrate 62.37 g
Fiber, total dietary 15.2 g
Ash 3.6 g
Calcium 123.0 mg
Iron 5.02 mg
Magnesium 171 mg
Phosphorus 352 mg
Potassium 1483 mg
Sodium 5.0 mg
Zinc 3.6 mg
Copper 0.841 mg
Manganese 1.06 mg
Selenium 3.2 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Thiamin 0.8 mg
Riboflavin 0.193 mg
Niacin 1.955 mg
Pantothenic acid 0.899 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.286 mg
Folate 444.3 mcg
Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
Vitamin A 17.0 IU
Vitamin E n/a mg-ATE
Vitamin D n/a IU
Iodine n/a mcg

2. Components:
100% Black Beans

3. Specifications:
Black Beans shall be grade U.S. No. 2 or better. Beans may include up to 5 percent total defects due to surface dirt which is readily removed during processing, and shall meet the specifications for the class(es) of beans listed in the "U.S. Standards for Beans."

(Source: USDA:FSA:PDD:EOB December, 1997 (Contact Tel: 202-690-3565) http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/foodaid/commodities/peabeans.htm)

4. Packaging:
50 kg (110.23 lb) woven polypropylene bags. This fabric contains an inhibitor to resist ultra-violet absorption along with an anti-skid coating.

5. Shelf Life:
At least one year. Dry beans will keep indefinitely if stored in a dry place. Cooking time will increase as beans age beyond one year. See Section III: "Storage/Shelf Life Specifications" for more information.

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