Should I include cooking liquid?

If your recipe uses only beans, drain then weigh; otherwise include liquid for the listed density.

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Beans, Pinto, Mature Seeds, Cooked, Boiled, Without Salt

By Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Reviewed by Chefsolver Staff

Cooked pinto beans; density captures hydrated beans.

Weigh portions for chili, refried beans, or salads to keep texture and ratios stable.

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Store in a cool, dry pantry (under 21 °C / 70 °F) away from direct sunlight.
Use airtight containers to keep humidity out — dry ingredients gain 1–2 % mass in humid air.
Rotate stock: first in, first out, even when the product looks unchanged.
Check best-by dates; potency can fade before the product looks old.

Refrigerate in cooking liquid up to 4 days or freeze in portioned packs.

Sources: CDC · FDA

Should I include cooking liquid?: If your recipe uses only beans, drain then weigh; otherwise include liquid for the listed density.