Q: Pre-pandemic, most people likely bought canned beans when needed for a specific recipe, but when things got serious we switched to dried beans — beans that were likely already old.

Dry beans, which are consumed by people across the globe, are part of many food systems, affordable and nutrient dense. That means that bean breeding and consumer education have the potential to ...

A North Dakota State University food scientist is looking at the physical and chemical properties of dry beans that are used in processed foods. Fatemeh Zare, technical manager of the Northern ...

It is hearty, flavor-rich, and inexpensive, especially when purchased dry. If you've never prepared kidney beans from their dry state, cooking them might seem as simple as popping them on the ...

Behind every simmering pot of munggo on a Friday is a rich stew of Spanish colonization, Catholic penance, and old-school ...

Legumes include beans, lentils, and peas. Beans grow in pods or capsules that develop from flowers. They are available dry, canned, or frozen. They differ nutritionally from green beans or wax ...

MANILA, Philippines — Burgers and spaghetti are staples in a children’s birthday party. This is why kiddie birthday celebrations are often held in stores of popular fast-food chains.

Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella are a great place to start. Dried beans are also great, of course, but canned beans let you skip the whole process of soaking them overnight. All you need to do ...

While many Cuban black bean recipes call for a ham hock, this one is vegetarian. Start with dry beans (no, you can’t substitute canned beans this time). Some bean devotees say soaking is ...

The low histamine diet may help people who develop symptoms, such as sneezing, itching, or hives, in response to foods that contain histamine. Histamine is a chemical that occurs naturally in the ...

Black currants, also known as cassis, are tart-tasting fruits that have several potential health benefits. Studies have shown that they may help to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation ...