Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Canned Vegetable

Canned vegetables are plant-based foods that have been processed, sealed in airtight containers, and heat-treated to extend shelf life and ensure food safety. Research published in International Journal of Nutrition examines the nutritional implications of canning processes on vegetable products, with particular att…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 9× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-7835 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Canned vegetables are plant-based foods that have been processed, sealed in airtight containers, and heat-treated to extend shelf life and ensure food safety. Research published in International Journal of Nutrition examines the nutritional implications of canning processes on vegetable products, with particular attention to how preservation methods affect micronutrient content. Published studies have investigated the comparative nutritional profiles of fresh versus canned edible fungi, specifically analyzing micronutrient levels in mushroom varieties sold in commercial markets. This research addresses practical questions about whether canning significantly alters the nutritional value of vegetables, providing data relevant to food security, dietary planning, and public health nutrition. Understanding the micronutrient retention or loss during canning is important because canned vegetables represent a significant portion of vegetable consumption in many populations, offering advantages in terms of accessibility, affordability, and reduced food waste compared to fresh produce. The journal's contributions to this topic help inform evidence-based dietary recommendations and support consumers and health professionals in making informed choices about incorporating canned vegetables into nutritionally adequate diets.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 9 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Nutrition (ISSN 2379-7835).

Journal editorial board
Kadri Koppel · United States Alicja Kuban-Jankowska · Poland Luigia Pazzagli · Italy

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