Officially, dried beans have a minimum shelf life of one to two years, per the USDA. Unofficially, they last…basically forever. Dried beans are considered non-perishable. After two to three years, the ...

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There are a surprising number of foods that have a surprisingly long shelf life, including pantry staples like salt and sugar. Dried beans are among those foods, and here's the thing: Even though you ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah beans, where would we be without you? These plant-based proteins are extremely good for you, and there ...