The article discusses the polarizing views on canned foods among chefs and home cooks, emphasizing their long shelf-life and convenience versus issues of flavor and nutrition. It highlights how celebrity chefs, such as Giada De Laurentiis, embrace certain canned ingredients like anchovies and cherry tomatoes, while others, including Alton Brown, avoid items like canned cranberry sauce for homemade alternatives that prioritize freshness and flavor. The piece showcases a list of canned foods that chefs are likely to bypass, underscoring the divide between practicality and culinary quality.
The general opinion of canned foods varies, as while they offer convenience and long shelf life, many chefs dislike them for lacking flavor and nutrition.
Canned cranberry sauce is particularly criticized by Alton Brown, who prefers a tart, homemade version made from fresh cranberries and natural ingredients.
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