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Can you imagine a world without canned foods? Neither can we. Canned items have been around since the 1800s and they've come a long way since. Nowadays, they have their own aisle at the grocery store and likely a section in your home pantry.

When stocking up, you can find a vast array of canned offerings, from produce to pasta and everything in between. However, not all canned goods were created equal, and the world may be better off without specific varieties. You see, the canning process can drastically alter the taste and texture of foods — and not always in a good way.



Luckily, you don't need to gamble on unknown canned goods because we're here to help. We pulled from personal experience and reviewed online comments across social media, forums, and product review sites to determine which products are better left on store shelves. Mind you, we've already written about , so in this article, we focused purely on the sensory elements.

Think taste, texture, smell, and appearance. In our research, we discovered that certain canned goods are far removed from their fresh counterparts. Some have an appalling taste and questionable consistency while others are unidentifiable based on looks alone.

So whether you're a home cook with a well-stocked kitchen or a doomsday prepper diversifying your supply, we encourage you to keep reading. We'll share the canned foods frequently given negative feedback, detailing exactly why you should spare your tastebuds with each. Chicken Canned chi.

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