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US chickpea snacks manufacturer, The Good Bean, has announced the launch of a line of Black Edamame snacking beans. Black Edamame is available in three flavours, Thai Chili & Lime Leaf, Wasabi and Sea Salt. The plant-based snack provides 11g of protein and 4g of net carbs per serving, as well as being all-natural, gluten-free and non-GMO. The company said: "Black Edamame snacking beans are deliciously crispy, low-carb, high-protein plant-based snacks that offer carb-conscious snackers a simple, whole-food alternative to highly processed snack offerings with few nutritional benefits other than the 'low-carb' claim".

The new range will be available at select Sprouts stores for an SRP of $4.99 per 113g bag.