The black beannot to be confused with the fermented black soybean used in East Asian cookingis also known as the black Spanish bean, Mexican bean, Tampico bean, Venezuelan bean, or the black turtle bean. Concerning gastrointestinal health, the bean appears to be the perfect combination of substances that allow bacteria in the colon to produce butyric acid. The cells of the colon wall use butyric acid as fuel, allowing the lower digestive tract to function properly. These organic black beans are grown here in Canada!