#canned-food

#canned-food

It's almost eerie to consume something that's been sitting on a shelf, unrefrigerated for months, but the practice of canning has been around for hundreds of years, and is proven effective and safe. Now, a canned food's nutritional content and healthfulness are all dependent on what's inside. A can of meat lover's chili, complete with bacon bits, might not be a health-conscious choice, while a canned vegetable might contain some key nutrients like fiber, vitamins,

During America's hardest economic times, canned goods were a lifeline. From 1929, the start of the Great Depression, to 1941, when the United States entered World War II, people ate nearly 50 percent more canned fruit, by weight, compared with the preceding 13 years. Some used new community canning centers to safely preserve food for the long term, or depended on the U.S. government's first food-stamp programs to buy "surplus goods," including canned beef, mutton, goat, and peas.

The FIFO acronym means "First In First Out," and if you've ever worked in a restaurant, the system is among the first things that trainers teach new hires. When restocking a pantry or fridge, the newer product is placed behind the existing, older items. This way, when an employee in a hurry reaches in to grab what they need, they will automatically be grabbing the item that needs to be used-up in the most timely fashion.

From a nutritional standpoint, both canned and frozen vegetables can be every bit as good for you as fresh. That's because preserved produce is often packaged straight from the field at the height of its freshness, which protects its vitamins and minerals at their peak. So you aren't doing your body a disservice in any way by making a side of frozen spinach.

While canned sweetcorn is a pantry staple enjoyed for its sweet flavor and bright color, not all brands are created equal. Stop & Shop’s canned corn, ranked as the worst option, suffers from mealy texture and excessive saltiness, ultimately falling short of flavor expectations and presenting an unappetizing paler color despite being marketed as 'golden corn.' This demonstrates the importance of choosing quality over price in the canned vegetables aisle. In contrast, better brands ensure a more satisfying experience, with plump kernels that deliver on taste.