There are some canned foods that are so common that we all tend to expect them to come in a can:
soup, vegetables, tuna, and sauces. But, when we walk in the supermarket, you’ll
find some interesting canned foods that make you wonder how it tastes. Some of them may be bad,
but some of them may have an incredible taste. And of course, you need to try a delicious one.
So, what canned foods are those?
So these, 5 UNUSUAL CANNED FOODS YOU NEED TO TRY BEFORE YOU DIE
Macaroni and Cheese It's no secret that boxed mac and cheese
is a pantry staple in the U.S. In fact, nearly 9 million Americans chowed down on 5 boxes or more
in 2020 (via Statista). Incredibly, macaroni and cheese has been around since the 1700s,
though Kraft is credited with popularizing the dish. Processed cheese made it possible to box
the food, making it an affordable, fast meal option for working-class families. While boxed
mac and cheese was rising in popularity on this side of the pond, the U.K., which has long been
a nation of canned food, has gotten its cheesy fix from a tin can instead. Boxed macaroni and
cheese and canned foods have a lot in common. Both tend to be low-cost, convenient, and,
in the case of boxed mac and cheese, they are shelf-stable and easy to store. However,
despite brands like Heinz and Chef Boyardee bringing canned mac to the U.S., the trend has
failed to catch on. You'll be hard-pressed to find a can on your local grocery store shelf.
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SpaghettiOs with Franks This popular kid-friendly canned food
was a staple of many American childhoods. While it's still available in supermarkets today,
it doesn't seem to have the same appeal that it once did.
This could be in part due to a so-called war on red meat (via Time). In October 2015,
the World Health Organization (WHO) identified processed meat including hot dogs as a
Group 1 carcinogen. This means that there is evidence linking processed meat to cancer.
Hunt's Pudding Snack Packs Unless you were someone who snacked on pudding
cups in the 1970s, odds are that you don't miss this next canned food — because you may not even
realize that it ever existed. Canned pudding snack packs didn't just fall out of popularity. Instead,
they were replaced with upgraded packaging, designed to not cut or scrape eater's
lips and fingers. Within just a few years, the dangerous cans were replaced with plastic cups,
similar to those still in use today. After fans of the show, "Stranger Things," saw the throwback
snack, they demanded a release of this vintage packaging (via Food & Wine). Shoppers may soon
be able to relive the days when enjoying your lunch box Snack Pack involved a bit of danger.
Canned Cheeseburger When you think about canned food,
you likely think about ingredients that are quick and easy to prepare.
You also likely assume they can be easily stored for months or even years before expiring.
Among the most popular canned foods are tuna, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato
sauce (via USA Today). Cheeseburgers might be the last food you'd expect to find in a can.
These backyard barbecue staples aren't quick or even simple to prepare. Additionally, prepping
them and then placing them on a shelf for months on end likely won't net you a meal that you'll be
ready or willing to eat unless, perhaps, it was a McDonald's burger that will never rot. However,
these facts haven't stopped manufacturers from canning an entire cheeseburger, toppings and all.
Whole chicken Chicken isn't exactly a rare ingredient in canned
foods; Campbell's Classic Chicken Noodle Soup is one of the most popular canned soups on the
market today. While a few chunks of tasty chicken in broth might be a popular lunch, especially if
you're feeling under the weather, you might be shocked to learn that you can buy canned chicken
without the noodles and broth, too. Whole chicken in a can is largely a pantry food of yesterday
(via Bon Appetit). While there isn't a lot of information available on the history of this odd
food, as with many canned foods, it was likely a product of the Great Depression (via NPR). During
this time, low-cost, easy-to-prepare canned foods became a staple in many Americans' diets.
A variety of canned options designed to replace popular meals and pantry staples were created.
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