Are there actually “beans” green or soya in the bean bag?
The word “bean bag” is a misnomer (meaning incorrect description) which is comparable to the term “to shed crocodile tears” (as crocodiles do not have tear ducts). It probably originated long ago when farmers took a break in the fields and sat on a bag of beans… and the rest, as they say, is history. If someone can find a more original story than this, we welcome your feedback. Nowadays most of the bean bags are usually filled with polystyrene beads, micro-beads or called “snow beads” and they do not decompose as compared to beans or rice (in which insects such as weevils may breed). Also, the beans/rice will consequently break down into a powdery form and therefore pose a health hazard. Secondly, they have no nutrient value to insects (eg. Dust mites), fungi or bacteria and lastly, the beads are insoluble in water (in the event of water spills).
