Choose dried beans or beans canned with less sodium. Select dried beans that are dry, firm, clean, uniform in color and not shriveled.
Store dried beans at room temperature in a closed container to protect from moisture and pests. Store canned beans at room temperature use before date on can.
Fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol free, an excellent source of fiber and folate, and a good source of potassium, phosphorous, manganese, magnesium, and iron