What are the exact ingredients in a normal can of refried beans?

Answer 1

Other than the unpronounceable preservative ingredients - beans just beans.

Answer 2

Refried beans are prepared with either black or pinto beans. Once the beans have been prepared charola style (ie the raw beans are soaked overnight and then stewed) they are drained of most of the liquid remaining, made into a paste with a bean masher (same as a potato masher, or in its absence, a fork or the back of a large flat spoon) and fried with lard or vegetable oil, typically in a cast iron pot or skillet. Often, onion, garlic, and spices are sautéed in the oil before the beans are added. The recooked beans are then partially or completely mashed and bean or chicken stock is added if the consistency is too dry.

1 cup of refried beans:

Calories 237
Total Fat 3.2 g
Saturated Fat 1.2 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Sodium 753 mg
Total Carbohydrates 39.1 g
Dietary Fiber 13.4 g
Sugars 0.6 g
Protein 13.8 g

Answer 3

Just happen to have a couple of cans of La Preferida brand refried beans in my pantry. Ingredients are: water, pinto beans, lard and salt.

Answer 4

beans, water, salt and lard

Answer 5

beans, I think...