Canning food is an excellent way to store and preserve food for longer periods of time. It involves boiling the food in a sealed jar, which eliminates all bacteria present in the food and prevents new bacteria from entering. This makes canned food last anywhere from one to five years depending on the type of food stored. While canning is a great way to preserve food, it can also be a bit tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing. The question then is – can you freeze food that was canned?
The answer to this question is both yes and no. It is possible to freeze canned foods, but it is not always recommended. When you freeze canned foods, the jar may burst due to the expansion of the liquid inside. This could cause both mess and spoilage of your stored products. There are also some types of canned foods that do not freeze well such as tomatoes, sauces, or other foods with a large amount of liquid content as they will tend to become mushy when defrosted.
In addition, freezing canned foods can lead to loss of flavor and texture since freezing causes changes in their chemical structure which affects their taste and nutritional value over time. It is also important to remember that if you have opened the jar before freezing, then you must make sure to consume it within two days after thawing as it will no longer be safe for consumption.
Conclusion:
Canning food is an excellent way to store and preserve food for longer periods of time, however freezing canned foods may lead to bursting jars and loss of flavor/texture. For these reasons, it is not always recommended that you freeze canned foods unless absolutely necessary – in which case make sure to consume them within two days after thawing!