Acidic foods are the worst offenders.I don’t buy canned tomatoes much ahead. OTOH, canned salmon is pretty stable. Green beans, corn, spinach, white potatoes, chicken all have proven to be quite stable.
I read an article by a major European canning association. They are pretty clear on the safety of most canned foods for many years. Storage is key.
Also note that the cans usually say “best by” not “sell by”.
I think the real point is that for a 6 month supply of stored food, one doesn’t need to get too exotic or spend too much. I buy canned beef from a company in Ohio. Nothing in the can but beef,water and salt. Keystone. Wal Mart also carries it in stores in our region. Very good product.
Yes the Keystone meats are a good storage item.
Haven’t had the chicken or turkey but the beef and pork were good. They say they will last at least 5 years if stored properly.
Ingredients: Beef and Sea salt. No water added. Product of USA. Minimally processed. The others are the same. The meat and sea salt.
I think they also pack under other brands. I am positive that the Lehman’s brand is the exact same except the label and higher price.
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I get the canned chicken breast from Aldi for $1.69 a can. I have been known to eat the whole can without even heating. Last year after surgery I needed more protein but didn’t really feel like eating much. The chicken and the broth were filling but not too much.
I also like their canned hams and canned salmon. All USA.