Frequently Asked Questions

What bean products do you offer?

Pinto, Great Northern, and Mixed (blend of light red kidney, great northern, navy, lima and small red beans; black-eyed and whole green peas). All are available in 24- and 48-ounce jars.

Are beans a healthy food?

Yes, beans are an excellent source of fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates, which the body needs for energy.

Are your beans gluten-free?

Yes, Randall beans are gluten-free.

Do any of your beans contain MSG?

No, Randall beans do not contain MSG or any artificial ingredients or preservatives.

Do I have to soak your beans before using?

No. Randall Beans are fully cooked which eliminates this step.

What are the quantity equivalencies between cooked and dried beans?

3 cups of cooked beans = 1 cup of dry beans; 7 1/2 cups of cooked beans = 2 1/2 cups of dry beans = 1 lb. of dry beans

What is the shelf life of your beans?

Randall Beans are shelf stable and remain wholesome if the seal of the jar is not broken. After 12 months, the taste may begin to degrade. Once opened, Randall Beans may be stored up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

Is the production date identified on my jar of Randall Beans?

There is a 4 digit numeric code on the side of the lid which identifies the production date. The first digit is the last number of the year, and the last three digits represent the day of the year based on the Julian date (the number based on 365 days). For example, the production date code of 2182 stands for: the year 2002 and the day July 1st, the 182nd day of the year.

Is it OK to freeze your beans?

Randall Beans can be frozen in an airtight, moisture proof container for 2-3 months.

I am unable to find a specific bean in my area. Can you help me locate it?

Grocery stores stock a varying selection of our products. Go to our Where to Buy section for a list of stores in your area. Request your grocery store manager to stock a product or size of your choice.

Is it possible to order beans from you by the case?

Yes. Go to our Order By Case section and you can print a form to order all of our products.

Where are your beans grown?

Randall selects on the premium beans harvested in the micro-climate of the front range of the Rockies in Colorado and Nebraska.

How are your beans processed?

Randall Beans are processed so that the natural goodness and integrity of the bean are protected. We do not add preservatives or artificial additives. The non-reactive glass jars eliminate any possibility of flavor contamination.

Do you have any information on the history of your company?

Randall Beans can retrace its origins to the 1880’s in Tekonsha, Michigan. From its beginnings, Randall used glass packaging. The company was dedicated to the production of high quality foods. In 1974, after four successive, and successful, generations of ownership, personal considerations led Harvey and Scott Randall to sell their business. In August of that year, W.O. Mashburn, III, the former president of The Cleveland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, successfully acquired the operating assets of the business. The company’s headquarters is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, but all production is still performed in Tekonsha. Randall Beans distribution and sales has continued to grow. Today, the product is sold to leading food chains and wholesalers in over 20 states.

Where is your plant located?

All Randall Bean products are processed in Tekonsha, Michigan.