Salud Viva black beans is a product with important benefits and nutritional properties, as they are rich in proteins, which help to increase and preserve muscle mass. They have an oval appearance and a characteristic glossy black color. It is advisable to soak overnight, discard the water, drain and rinse well before adding new water. If you have not had time to do this, bring the beans to a boil, then after a while turn off the heat and leave them in this water to soak for about 3 hours. It is important never to use the water where you have had them soaked because this water absorbs part of the phytohaemagglutinin toxin that is lost when cooking them. Cook over high heat for about 20 minutes at first and without salt, frothing them. After this time you can lower the heat and cook them until they are soft. The time will vary depending on the cooking method you choose: between 1 hour and a half to 2 hours up to 20 or 30 minutes in a pressure cooker. ES-ECO-020-CV