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How did navy beans get their name?

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They used to be eaten in the Navy - i.e. the armed forces. The name has nothing to do with the colour.

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Navy beans were of course a very common food in the navy for its high protein and lasting shelf life. They also weren't he worst tasting thing out there, so they decided to stick with it.

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