Do all canned products contain sodium?
Some canned products may have salt added to enhance flavours. However, many of today’s canned food provide a variety of options including low-salt and no added salt alternatives. Consumers who are limiting their sodium intake can compare the sodium content of foods by reading the Nutrition Facts on food labels to find the sodium in a single serving. Source: Canned Food Alliance. (n.d.). Frequently Asked Questions. www.mealtime.org Back to Top How long can I keep canned food on the shelf and does it retain its nutritional content? Most canned foods can be kept for at least two years from the date of processing. Canned food does retain its safety and nutritional value well beyond two years, but it may have some variation in quality, such as a change of color and texture. The canning process uses high-heat that renders the food commercially sterile. Products kept on the shelf or in the pantry for long periods of time are not a concern regarding food safety. In fact, canned food has an alm
