how long do dried beans stay good
4-5 Days. --. Of course, all foods last for a shorter period of time if they are not stored properly. Dried beans are listed as indefinite, but they will begin to loose their moisture after 1-2 years in the pantry.
They will need to be soaked and/or cooked for a longer amount of time than is on the directions if they are older than 2 years from the best by date. However, dried beans do not loose any of their nutritional value with age, so their shelf life is classified as indefinite. Because of this, they have always been a great survival choice. But remember, beans, like a lot of other proteins, usually have a sell by date and not a use by date or expiration date. If there is a date on your beans, it is the manufacturer's recommendation for best quality-not safety.