We all know that vegetables are essential to a balanced diet, but preparing fresh vegetables can sometimes feel like a hassle. From washing and peeling to chopping and cooking, fresh veggies demand time and effort, which isn’t always practical for busy lifestyles. Additionally, fresh vegetables can spoil quickly, adding pressure to use them before they go bad. This is where canned and frozen vegetables come to the rescue. They're convenient, require little to no prep work, and have a long shelf life. But the big question is: Are canned and frozen veggies as healthy as fresh ones? And, is one better than the other?

Culinary traditions are an important part of cultural heritage and reflect the history, values and flavours of a community. Canned food has become an integral part of the culinary tradition to preserve and access traditional dishes. This paper explores the relationship between canned food and culinary traditions, highlighting how canned food influences and enriches diverse cuisines while also supporting the preservation of food heritage.

​When evaluating food safety, the primary focus must be on identifying and understanding potential hazards. Researchers worldwide have categorized these hazards into three main types: biological, physical, and chemical. Among these, biological hazards are considered the most significant, particularly in processed foods. However, efforts to eliminate biological risks can sometimes lead to increased physical and chemical hazards if not handled properly. For instance, chemical preservatives are often added to processed foods to prevent microbial hazards, but overuse or misuse of these preservatives can introduce new chemical risks. Therefore, the safety of processed foods is closely tied to the methods used in their processing, with the chosen processing technique playing a critical role in determining the overall safety of the food.