Magic Beans: Diverse uses of beans are shooting up like the proverbial stalk.

The article discusses significant rise in uses of beans in the prepared food industry. It states that beans and other legumes have been at the center of the plant-protein, gluten-free, and clean-label movements, and mentions that unique flavor and health profile of beans provide opportunities for product developers to expand creative options. It notes that most types of bean are replete with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that give them advantage.