I started prepping in February 2020. And doing so I bought huge (6 pound) cans of black beans and tomato sauce. Three years later (stored/unopened in my basement), and I just opened up a can of each. Both cans passed the visual, odor and (small) taste test. A lot of sites online seem to be telling me to throw it out. I probably trust all of you more than those sites. Hold on to the rest or play it safe?
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Canned foods with high acidity will eat through the can in several years which leaks and fucks up the rest of your stash. Same with some canned fruits. Keep them separate and rotate.
All cans inspected. Looks good. No damage
If it has a hiss when opened, probably not a good idea. Outside of can should have no rust and should not be bulged. Best by and sell by dates are grossly inaccurate in almost every kind of canned goods. I too have some pretty old stuff that I need to consume and replace sooner than later.
I also have a few dozen pounds each of dry beans and rice, vacuum sealed. Also quite a bit of ramen. Not the greatest nutritionally, but it will fill the belly and nearly lasts forever stored properly.