Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses
Molasses, not maple, is the sweetener on this tin.
White beans meet sugar, brown sugar, fancy molasses and glucose-fructose. Tomato paste, salt, pork, dehydrated onions and spices follow. Mustard is declared. Soy may be present.
The brand says molasses adds a slightly spicy touch, the way older recipes did. Cordon Bleu prepares the Clark range in Anjou, Quebec.
William Clark started in Montreal in 1877. A local firm bought the brand in the 1960s. Farms for the beans are not listed.
Product Highlights
- •Fancy molasses is named in the sugar blend
- •Pork is an ingredient, not a garnish line
- •Tomato paste sits under the molasses
- •Mustard is a contains allergen
Category
Our Canadian score
Very strong Canadian ties
Company’s own label claim: “Prepared in Montreal”
Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses are a Montreal baked-bean can with pork in the sauce. Cordon Bleu runs the Clark plant in Anjou. The label does not name a bean farm.
Score breakdown (65% evidenced, high confidence)
“food products retailed under its different brands Clark, Cordon Bleu, Paris Pâté and Esta.”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Brand
- Clark
- Sweetener
- Fancy molasses
- Meat
- Pork
- Allergen
- Mustard
- Plant
- Anjou, Quebec
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
White beans, Water, Sugars (sugar, brown sugar, fancy molasses, glucose-fructose), Tomato paste, Salt, Pork, Dehydrated onions, Spices. Contains: Mustard. May contain: Soy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses made in Canada?
Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses are in the Clark range Cordon Bleu packs in Anjou, Quebec. The brand says its classic recipes are still prepared in Montreal.
Do Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses contain pork?
Yes. Pork is in the ingredient list for Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses, after tomato paste and salt. This is not the meatless tomato can.
What sweetener is in Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses?
The sweet side of Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses is a molasses blend, not maple syrup. The brand says that syrupy note turns slightly spicy.
How do you serve Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses?
Heat Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses in a saucepan, or microwave a covered bowl on high for 2 minutes and stir at the halfway point.
Are Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses a high-fibre food?
The page marks Clark Beans with Pork and Molasses as a very high source of fibre and a source of iron. It does not print milligrams or grams.
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