Things to know about canned fruits 

Canned fruits are fruits that are preliminarily cleaned and then canned. Several methods are used such as cooking, bactericidal, drying, vacuuming, etc. to kill bacteria as well as remove some of the original properties. 

Here are things to know about canned fruits 

•  Lower pesticide rate than fresh fruits and vegetables

In order to properly canned fruits, they often have to go through a process of handling, and cleaning Pesticide levels in canned vegetables are often much less than in fresh produce. 

    •   Sodium in canned vegetables is quite high

Sodium is a chemical component that helps preserve the flavor of vegetables better, so it is often used in canning technology.

• BPA chemicals in the lid lining

BPA is a chemical that is toxic to humans, although it has been banned in many countries,  some manufacturers still use it as a lining inside the lid of canned fruits. Usually, this chemical will not be on the product packaging, so the best way to buy canned fruits is to buy from reputable, well-informed manufacturers. 

• Choose canned fruit which is soaked in juice

Some manufacturers often soak the fruit in syrup, brine, sauce, and vegetable juice. Sugar syrups will often lose the actual flavor of vegetables. At the same time, brine and sauces are not appreciated by experts in retaining the nutritional content of vegetables. Therefore, consumers should choose canned fruit that is soaked in juice. 

• Use canned fruits within 2 days after opening the cans

Canned fruit is not a fresh product, so after opening the cans, customers should use it up within 2 days after opening. In addition, they should not buy dented, damaged boxes, check the expiration date before buying, cooked vegetables without using a pot will lose nutrients, and can be reheated in the microwave. 

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