The difference between refried beans and bean dip is that refried beans are simply a dish made with mashed and fried beans.
Bean dip is also made from mashed and fried beans but also is seasoned with different ingredients such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper and can also contain additional ingredients like garlic, onion, chili peppers and spices.
Refried beans are also thicker and have more texture than bean dip which is softer and better for dipping chips in.
Bean dip is not the same as refried beans although bean dip is primarily made with refried beans but bean dip is made with some additional ingredients.
For example the Fritos Bean Dip original flavor is made primarily using refried beans, but it also includes flavors like jalapeno, chili pepper, dried onion, dried garlic, and a touch of sugar.
Fritos bean dip and other bean dips can easily be made at home using a can of refried beans and a few simple ingredients.
Fritos bean dip is good for around 10 days after opening as long as it remains refrigerated.
Once opened the Fritos bean dip should be kept refrigerated or it can go bad within a day but when refrigerated the Fritos bean dip will last up to 10 days before it goes bad.
The red stuff in Fritos hot bean dip is spicy red pepper and jalapeno peppers.
Fritos hot bean dip is made up pinto beans, red pepper, jalapeno peppers, vinegar, corn oil, salt, maltodextrin, dried onion, sugar, dried garlic, chili pepper and other natural flavors.
Fritos bean dip is not just refried beans although it is made primarily of refried beans.
The Fritos Bean Dip original flavor is made primarily using refried beans, but it also includes flavors like jalapeno, chili pepper, dried onion, dried garlic, and a touch of sugar.
Fritos bean dip can easily be made at home using a can of refried beans and a few simple ingredients.
Fritos bean dip will last for a few years or longer when kept sealed and unopened.
However once opened the Fritos bean dip will last for around 10 days and should be kept refrigerated when not eating it.
If you have cheese dips those should always remain refrigerated once opened or they can go bad.
Fritos bean dip can also become watery when you dip chips in them or vegetables which can contain water content.
It doesn't mean the bean dip is bad but if it gets really watery and smells bad then it's a sign of spoilage.
Fritos bean dip can be eaten cold or warmed up.
If warming the Fritos bean dip up you should place the bean dip into a microwave safe container and cover and microwave for 30 seconds on the high setting and stir it.