Kidney Beans
Also listed as Red Kidney Beans and Kidney Bean.
Nuts & Legumes
This is what the ingredient is.
Kidney beans are red legumes sold dry or canned. Labels may say kidney beans or red kidney beans.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are used in chili, salads, and rice-and-bean dishes.
Here is what food agencies say.
Canned and dry kidney beans are conventional foods under FDA canned-food and labeling rules.
Here is what research has found.
Undercooked dry red kidney beans contain phytohaemagglutinin; proper boiling reduces that risk.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Boil soaked dry kidney beans thoroughly. Do not cook them only in a slow cooker from dry.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026