Saucy Baked Beans

Come with us to Naples in Italy to discover how haricot beans are turned into one of our favourite teatime meals.

Find out how haricot beans become the baked beans we know and love. (And did you know that baked beans are usually stewed, and not baked at all? Neither did we!)

Key learning points are:

How haricot beans are grown
How baked beans are prepared and cooked
Why baked beans are good for you
How to make your own baked beans

Pupils will also get the chance to ask Rosa their own questions about baked beans.

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The Online Field Trips are a great way for pupils to see how different foods are produced and supplied without leaving the classroom.

Cheryl Miller

Class teacher, Niddrie Mill Primary School

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Saucy Baked Beans with Rosa from Naples, Italy

Come with us on an Online Field Trip to discover how your haricot beans become one of our favourite teatime meals. 29 minutes

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Saucy Baked Beans: which ingredients are used?

Learn about the different ingredients that Rosa uses to make her yummy baked beans. 2 minutes

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Saucy Baked Beans: how to make your own

Expert Rosa reveals some of the secrets about how you can make your own baked beans. 2 minutes

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Saucy Baked Beans: varieties of beans

Baked beans aren't the only beans. Learn about the different varieties with Rosa. 3 minutes

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Saucy Baked Beans: how do beans grow?

Baked beans are grown in America, then shipped to Italy, before they make it to our shops in the UK. Check out the fascinating journey. 3 minutes

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Saucy Baked Beans: how are baked beans made?

Check out some of the cool machinery that packs our baked beans into tins, ready for you in your local shop. 4 minutes

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Saucy Baked Beans - how are cans made?

Check out the cool machinery used to make the cans for your baked beans. 3 minutes

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