The answer may surprise you.
When it comes time to use a can of beans, many wonder: Should you drain them?
And more importantly, should you rinse canned beans?
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“The packing liquid can sometimes muddy the final presentation, depending upon the packing liquid.
Draining and rinsing removes, on average, 41 percent of the sodium.”
How To Use Leftover Bean Liquid?
“Draining and rinsing canned beans can reduce their sodium content by more than 40 percent.
Here are suggested steps:
When Should You Rinse Canned Beans?
Tiess tellsSouthern Livingthat some canned beans are prepared with seasoning or flavoring in them for ease of use.
So when should you rinse beans versus keep them in their packaging liquid?
Tiess advises rinsing beans for salads and draining beans for dishes that are cooked.