Beans are a hugely important part of our culinary world, serving as a staple ingredient for a wealth of cuisines. However, buying a bag of dried beans can be intimidating and lead to a tedious ...

If you bought in bulk, you also might want to consider dividing your dried beans into multiple containers: If one bag goes bad, you may still be able to use the other bags. That said, there are a ...

Use within six to nine months. Dried beans, pulses and lentils have a long shelf life, usually up to a year, but once opened, keep the packet or bag in an airtight container in a cool, dark and ...