Canned beans

Several varieties of canned beans

Canned beans refers to a number of bean products canned in salt, water, and preservatives.

Description

A variety of beans and other legumes are available canned in salt, water, and preservatives. Canned beans are pre-cooked to make them easier to prepare for consumers. They may be substituted in recipes which call for cooked beans, however the canned variety may have a more soft and mushy texture than their dried and soaked counterparts. ^[1] Canned beans may also refer to pork and beans, typically served in a tomato-based sauce flavored by pork, ^[2] or canned baked beans.

No-salt added canned beans are also available. Canned beans are typically sold at grocery stores, organic food stores, and bulk food stores. ^[3]

Home preservation

Home canned beans may be prepared in a variety of ways. ^[4] Safety measures must be taken when canning beans at home, as improperly canned beans can cause illness to the consumer. ^[5]

Brands

• Bush Brothers and Company
• Heinz Baked Beans
• Luck's Beans
• Van Camp's

See also

• Canned chili, which may contain beans
• Beanpot, a cooking vessel for beans

References

1. "FQS-23-01 – Canned Legumes" (PDF). Food Quality Specifications. Government of Canada. 1 April 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
2. "Full of Beans". Caterersearch. July 26, 2001. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012.
3. "Canned Beans". ontariobeans.on.ca. Ontario, Canada: Ontario Bean Growers Association. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
4. "Beans or Peas – Shelled, Dried, All Varieties". United States: National Center for Home Food Preservation. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
5. "Complete Guide to Home Canning" (PDF). United States Department of Agriculture . Retrieved 12 June 2025.

Further reading

• Swiers, Autumn (29 April 2022). "How Are Canned Beans Actually Made?". Tasting Table . New York, USA: Static Media . Retrieved 12 June 2025.
• Warren, Rachel Meltzer (2 January 2024). "Best-Tasting Canned Beans". Consumer Reports . New York, USA. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
• Stone, Sam (7 May 2025). "Which Canned Baked Beans Are Best?". Bon Appétit . New York, USA: Condé Nast Publications . Retrieved 12 June 2025.
• Totino, Stella (12 May 2025). "I Asked 5 Experts To Name the Best Canned Baked Beans—They All Said the Same Thing". Simply Recipes . New York, USA: Dotdash Meredith . Retrieved 12 June 2025.