Want a meal in minutes? Canned tomato products are your solution. These products are tasty, healthy and easy to cook. As per to the University of Illinois nutrition study, the lycopene in canned tomatoes may help to cure prostate cancer. According to other studies, including a year-long study conducted by the University of Toronto and another study at Harvard University comes to same results.

Canned tomato products are rich in vitamins A and C. One half cup of canned tomatoes equals a serving from the vegetable group on the U.S. Government Food Pyramid. The USDA has posted recommendations for storing and using canned tomatoes on its website. Canned tomatoes should be stored in a cool, dry place and on the shelf not on the floor.

Usually, canned tomato products are available in numerous forms - the traditional forms are whole peeled tomatoes, packed in juice or puree and ground (also referred as kitchen-ready). Crushed tomatoes, commonly used for pasta sauces, are made by adding the ground tomatoes to heavy medium made from tomato paste. Diced tomatoes have become increasingly common for applications where a chunkier or more substantial product is needed.

You should avoid freezing canned tomato products or exposing them to sunlight, the FDA adds, because temperature changes shortens their shelf life and speeds deterioration. Canned tomatoes products should be refrigerated in non-metallic containers and container should have tight lids. Use these leftovers in 2-4 days. Always avoid buying canned products in bulging or dented cans. Canned tomatoes are acidic and to stop a reaction between the metal and acid, shield lining has been sprayed inside the cans. Dents might destroy this lining and tomato product may be spoiled.

Apart from canned tomatoes products, you will various other canned vegetables. As canned products business is rapidly growing, you can find numerous online food and restaurant supplier which are dedicated to provide fresh and healthy canned products as per your needs.