How to Store Soy Beans (7 Steps)

Soybeans, whether store bought or grown at home, store well for up to a year. The key to storing beans of any kind is to have the seeds fully dry before stocking them away on the pantry shelf. Store-bought soybeans are sold in the dried state, and in most cases the sealed package simply can be placed on the shelf. However, bulk-purchased beans should be repackaged before storing, and homegrown first will need to be dried.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic tub with airtight lid
  • Permanent marker
  • Freezer or storage bags
  • Newspaper
  • Cookie sheets

Storing Dried Soybeans

  1. Dedicate a plastic storage tub that has a tight-fitting lid to bean storage. This will help protect the soybeans from both moisture and weevil infestations.

  2. Label store-bought soybean packages with the date of purchase using a permanent marker. If you purchased the soybeans in bulk, repackage the beans into zip-top freezer or storage bags and label with the date. Soybeans, like all dried beans, should be used within one year.

  3. Store the packages of soybeans in the airtight container on the pantry or cupboard shelf. Use the oldest-dated package first when cooking.

Drying Soybeans

  1. Allow the beans to remain on the plant until dry. The bean pods will turn brown and you will be able to hear the rattle of the beans inside when the pods are shaken.

  2. Harvest the pods and spread them out evenly over layers of newspaper in a well-ventilated area and allow the pods to dry for two to three days.

  3. Shell the beans and place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Set your oven at the lowest temperature and bake the beans for 30 minutes.

  4. Cool the beans, package and label. Store the dried beans in an airtight container.

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