Hive Five™ Certified
No need to guess what's in your food or how it was made. Our experts vet every product for ingredient integrity, responsible sourcing, and great taste using our own criteria called the Hive Five.
A Dozen Cousins only uses plant-based, non-GMO, and naturally gluten-free ingredients- no preservatives or chemicals. A Dozen Cousins' products do not contain ingredients on Hive's No Good, Dirty Rotten list of banned and watch list ingredients.
A Dozen Cousins beans are fully cooked and free of lectins, meaning they can be eaten straight out of the bag! A Dozen Cousins uses a specialized production process called "retorting" which allows them to create healthy, shelf-stable products with all natural ingredients and without the need for added preservatives. A Dozen Cousins tests their products for heavy metals, pesticide residues, and allergens.
Their pouches are BPA, BPS and BPF free
A Dozen Cousins is Black owned and on a mission to eliminate socioeconomic health disparities in the US. They partner with nonprofits working to close the health gap in the US, such as The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre.
Our team personally tests every product to make sure it’s good enough to end up in your home, not a landfill.
Ingredient
Integrity
A Dozen Cousins only uses plant-based, non-GMO, and naturally gluten-free ingredients- no preservatives or chemicals. A Dozen Cousins' products do not contain ingredients on Hive's No Good, Dirty Rotten list of banned and watch list ingredients.
Low Carbon
Footprint
A Dozen Cousins beans are fully cooked and free of lectins, meaning they can be eaten straight out of the bag! A Dozen Cousins uses a specialized production process called "retorting" which allows them to create healthy, shelf-stable products with all natural ingredients and without the need for added preservatives. A Dozen Cousins tests their products for heavy metals, pesticide residues, and allergens.
Recyclable
Packaging
Their pouches are BPA, BPS and BPF free
Committed to Social Good
A Dozen Cousins is Black owned and on a mission to eliminate socioeconomic health disparities in the US. They partner with nonprofits working to close the health gap in the US, such as The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre.
Rave Worthy
Our team personally tests every product to make sure it’s good enough to end up in your home, not a landfill.
Goldie
How it does good
Food might not be created equal, but it isn't distributed equally either. Communities and families all over the U.S. are unable to access the nutrients and high-quality ingredients they need due to limitations on budgets, free time, food education, and outdoor space. A Dozen Cousins knows the risks associated with these issues, including diabetes and diet-related illnesses, and they believe good, healthy food should be available to all people, regardless of location or income level. By offering plant-based, non-GMO ingredients at a lower price point, they're making food more affordable and easier to find. By making traditional Black- and Latino-inspired products, they're bringing African, Spanish, and Indigenous dishes to the forefront.
How to Use
Recycling
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Third Party Certifications
A Dozen Cousins
Growing up, founder Ibraheem Basir's kitchen was a melting pot of Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American cooking. As he got older and learned the importance of eating naturally, he hated that it was so hard to find convenient foods that were both healthy and authentic. He started A Dozen Cousins, inspired by his daughter and her 11 cousins, so that it would be easier to enjoy authentic cultural recipes made with wholesome ingredients. Today, A Dozen Cousins is on a mission to eliminate socioeconomic health disparities in the US.
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