Ceres Organics Mixed Beans 400g
The pantry tin that does the work for you.
Ceres Organic Mixed Beans is a ready-to-eat mix of four certified organic beans, chickpeas, borlotti, red kidney, and cannellini, gently cooked in water and packed in a BPA-free lined tin. No added salt, no added sugar, no preservatives. Just beans and water.
It's the tin that turns a tired Tuesday into dinner in fifteen minutes. Open, rinse, and you have the base for a quick chilli, a Mediterranean salad, a hearty winter soup, a tray of crispy roasted beans, or a smoky dip. Each tin gives you roughly two generous serves of protein and fibre at one of the best per-serve prices on the shelf.
Why people love it
- Four certified organic beans in one tin: chickpeas, borlotti, red kidney, cannellini
- Gently cooked in water only, with nothing else added
- No added salt, no added sugar, no preservatives
- BPA-free can lining
- Source of plant-based protein and dietary fibre
- Vegan, gluten free, dairy free, nut free
- Certified organic and GE-free
- Quick weeknight pantry staple at an honest price
How to use them
Mixed beans are one of the most versatile things you can keep in the pantry. A few starting points:
- Quick chilli: sauté onion, garlic, and spices, add a tin of mixed beans and a tin of tomatoes, simmer for 15 minutes
- Mediterranean salad: drained beans tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, feta, lemon, and olive oil
- Crispy roasted beans: drain, pat dry, toss with olive oil and paprika, roast at 200°C for 25 minutes for a crunchy snack
- Smoky bean dip: blitz with garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, and tahini for an alternative to hummus
- Hearty soup: add a tin to vegetable, minestrone, or chicken soup in the last 5 minutes
- Loaded toast: warm in a pan with olive oil and garlic, pile onto sourdough with avocado
- Bean and grain bowls: spoon onto rice or quinoa with roasted vegetables and a tahini dressing
Ingredients
Organic mixed beans (60%) (organic chickpeas, organic borlotti beans, organic red kidney beans, organic cannellini beans), water.
Allergen advice: Made on equipment that also handles products containing soy. Contains legumes.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer beans to an airtight container, refrigerate, and use within three days.
Country of origin: Made in Italy for Ceres Organics New Zealand.
Certifications: Certified organic by BioGro New Zealand. GE-free. BPA-free can lining.
About Ceres Organics
Ceres Organics is a New Zealand wholefoods company that has been working in certified organic and GE-free food since 1985. Their range is built around traceability and minimal processing, with a focus on simple, high-quality ingredients that hold up in everyday kitchens. Stocked at Santos because it does the basics properly: organic, clean, and honestly priced.
Why Santos Organics
Santos has been the Northern Rivers' organic food shop since 1978. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, supporting local growers through the Grow the Growers project, and reinvesting in the region. The pantry staples we stock are the ones we'd put in our own cupboards.
Santos Organics is not your average grocery store; it's a not-for-profit social enterprise and environmental charity. Since 1978, we've pioneered the organic wholefood movement. Our stores serve as community hubs where people connect with our team and fellow community members, sharing a journey toward optimal health and wellness. The palpable sense of community forms part of the social and cultural fabric of the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers. Employing over 70 passionate locals, we support hundreds of local farmers, makers, and artisans, promoting the local economy, building community resilience, and strengthening the local food system. Approximately 75% of the food on our shelves is locally grown, produced, or supplied, nurturing interconnectedness and supporting those passionate about clean, wholesome food and sustainable living.
Santos Organics makes conscious shopping easy by sourcing the best organic food and natural lifestyle products. We invest in ethics research through a dedicated Ethics Specialist position, ensuring our products meet rigorous standards before reaching our shelves. Our Care Check process aligns products with our social impact and environmental goals, providing customers with confidence in their purchases. Our commitment to ethical product procurement extends to partnerships with local farmers through initiatives like the Grow the Growers Project. This project helps local farmers establish pathways to the organic retail market, making fresh, locally grown organic food more available and affordable. By incorporating supply agreements and mutual marketing support, we foster connections between customers and the farmers behind their food.
Santos Organics significantly impacts the local community and economy. Over the last three years, our investments in local employment, goods from local suppliers and distributors, rent, and hiring local tradespeople have retained over $26 million within the Northern Rivers. In the past year alone, $5.3 million was circulated back into the local economy through these efforts, supporting over 100 Northern Rivers-based suppliers and distributors. This investment sustains our community's vitality and unique culture. Employing over 70 local team members ensures money stays within the local economy, enhancing opportunities for community interaction and support. Our local suppliers share our vision of promoting creative, sustainable, and healthy product development, strengthening the reputation of the Byron Bay region as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
