Choose the quality you need. Top quality foods are fine when appearance is important. In a casserole or cobbler, lower priced foods are just as nutritious and tasty. Read labels and compare prices. Unit pricing will help you do this.
Labels also show the ingredients of combination foods in order of predominance.
Store your canned goods in an orderly way in a place that is warm, but not hot, and where they can't freeze. Canned goods have a long shelf life, but move older cans to the front so you can use them first. Never use bloated or leaking cans. If you brought home a suspicious-looking can, return it to the store and it will be replaced. For more information on buying canned convenience foods, contact your local county Extension office.