Beans shelf life in refrigerator

Question

I soaked a pound of beans and only used 1/3 for a meal the next day.  I then put the others in 2 zip lock bags and put in refrigerator. It has been 8 days. Can I still use them in chili or bean stew.

dinner · Answer

Thanks everyone. I suspected as much. I know we would have been fine if I had stuck them after soaking and freeze it.

Stephanie B. · Answer

Either way, I wouldn't eat them

Erin A. · Answer

My bad! Yes, soaked, not cooked.

Stephanie B. · Answer

Yeah I have to agree with Erin, that's a bit long. And if I'm not mistaken, it sounds like they're soaked but not cooked? Soaked, uncooked beans can start to ferment in a bad way.

Erin A. · Answer

Hi there! It looks like the recommended time for leaving cooked beans in the fridge is 3-5 days, so unfortunately I wouldn't recommend using them at this point. Cooked beans store very well in the freezer, though, and can last in there for months.

Beans shelf life in refrigerator

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