Baked beans
dish containing cooked beans in sauce, usually tomato-flavoured
Baked beans are a dish traditionally containing white common beans that are parboiled and then baked in sauce at low temperature for a lengthy period. Canned baked beans are not baked, but are cooked through a steam process.
Canned baked beans are commonly made using navy beans (known as haricot beans in the UK), which originated in Peru. In New England, various indigenous legumes are also used, such as Jacob's cattle, soldier beans and yellow-eyed beans.
Beans in a brown sugar, sugar, or corn syrup sauce (with or without tomatoes) are widely available in many countries. Kraft Heinz is the largest manufacturer of canned baked beans in Europe, while Bush Brothers is the largest producer in the United States.
Canned baked beans are used as a convenience food. Traditionally served hot, they may be eaten hot or cold, and straight from the can, as they are fully cooked. Heinz began producing canned baked beans in 1886. In the early 20th century, canned baked beans gained more widespread use, particularly in the United Kingdom, where they are commonly served in a full breakfast.
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