And the better question: Do they ever go bad?
For cooking, beans are most commonly canned or dried.
According to world certified master chef Fred Tiess, it depends entirely on how they are packed.
When stored properly in food-grade bags, dried beans canlast up to a year or more.
How Do You Know If Dried Beans Have Gone Bad?
Tiess says its pretty easy to tell if they have gone bad.
What Is the Best Way To Store Dried Beans?
Tiess recommends consumers store beans in cabinets or pantries in sealed, air-tight containers to maximize the shelf-life.
Do Dried Beans Expire?
Department of Agriculturebeans are non-perishable.
How Long Does It Take For Dried Beans To Go Bad?
As Tiess notes, beans stored in food-grade bags have a shelf-life of 1 year or more.
Like other foods, storing in colder temperatures can increase the shelf-life even more.
