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National Canned Food Month
Steel food cans are the most recycled food package.

Approximately 18 billion steel cans were recycled into new products in 2008 in North America.
97% of curbside recycling programs and more than 20,000 community recycling programs in the U.S. collect steel cans

Canned food offers a more energy efficient delivery system than frozen food and is comparable to fresh food

Almost all canned foods are preservative-free as the canning process preserves the food

Steel cans are tamper resistant and protect food from outside contaminants

Canned foods offer comparable nutrition to their fresh and frozen counterparts and are sometimes more nutritious

Canned fruits and vegetables are picked and packed at the peak of ripeness

Canned beans are an excellent source of protein and fiber and are often fat-free

Canned foods are nutritious, convenient, affordable and available year-round

To find more information on the nutritional value of canned food and a variety of convenient, delicious recipes, visit www.mealtime.org