Additionally, storing food in an opened can for an extended period can cause a metallic taste or lead to chemicals, such as BPA from can linings, to leach into the food.

Canned food is worth having around for use in a pinch, but the length of time opened goods remain fresh in the refrigerator depend on ingredients.

It's a common kitchen conundrum: You're whipping up a hearty chili or an Italian tomato sauce but find you only need half the can of black beans or just a tablespoon or two of tomato paste for the ...

Opened a can of food, and, rather than storing or disposing of whatever is left, just put the can straight into the fridge. But is this dangerous? We've all done it.

So, as someone who’s had an opened can of chickpeas in my fridge for the last 18 hours, I can breathe a sigh of relief.