Canned foods can be a great choice for today’s busy families. Because the contents are already cooked, all that is necessary is that the contents be heated to at least 165°F.
Another advantage of canned foods is their long shelf life compared to other types of foods. While most frozen foods start to lose their quality after about six months, canned goods can potentially remain at best quality for several years: high acid foods such as tomatoes and other fruit can usually keep up to 18 months, while low acid foods like meat and vegetables can generally be stored to 2 to 5 years.