canned foods

We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Most people love tuna fish sandwiches but many are concerned about the contradictory information regarding tuna and mercury levels. Which type of tuna is best to buy? How much can you safely eat? Safe Catch eliminates some … Read More

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campbell yellow tomato soup 300We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Innovation is often defined as a simple twist on the ordinary. Campbell Soup is always innovating their product line. Tomato soup, which was first produced in 1897, is one of the top-ten grocery items purchased and eaten by more than 25 million people each week. It is Campbell’s bestselling soup. The company is now offering some newer tomato variations alongside their old standard… … Read More

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Food budgets are tight today and fresh fish, fruits and vegetables have a short shelf life. Canned options can provide a healthy, less expensive alternative. Substituting canned salmon or tuna not only saves money but offers the same nutrition as their fresh varieties. For those who are unsure of how to cook fish or have … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. A number of major food manufacturers have made an effort to lower the amount of sodium in their brands. Reducing salt (a major source of sodium) in foods is challenging both from a food processing standpoint and from a consumer acceptance position. Research has shown that for some groups of food the consumer can taste a sodium reduction as small as 8%… … Read More

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Fresh isn’t always best—at least when it comes to corn. A Cornell University study found that canned corn had 500 times the antioxidants (disease protecting substances) than fresh corn. The heating process during canning released the beneficial antioxidants. … Read More

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