Canned Goods

Does the brand really matter?

It’s no surprise that veggie broths lack meat and bones, but why do so many rely on salt and "flavor potentiators" rather than vegetables? No wonder most brands are so bad.

If you just need a touch of anchovy, can you reach for the tube and not the jar?

We knew that using the wrong kind of crushed tomatoes could ruin a dish. But learning just what's in those cans took some unusual testing.

We tasted seven nationally available brands to find the best flavor for our soups and curries.