[Freddd]

shelf life is a hoax in most instances.

Dry beans will last for years and years and years. Vaccuum sealed.

[JRandomFreeper]

It is true that most shelf life numbers are pure garbage. Most work out to be a 'best if used before' date.

That said, if beans get older than 2 years, it does take some extra time and effort to make a great meal out of them.

/johnny