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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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.