Canned goods, with their extended shelf life and convenient packaging, provided an ideal solution. However, the benefits of stocking up on canned goods extend beyond pandemic situations.

Canned goods are perfect for quick meals and emergency scenarios. Here's what you need to know about how long canned food lasts—and how to store it properly.

This is a result of the long shelf life removing the need to transport foods quickly before they can spoil. At the same time, canned foods are also high in nutrients.

On it, it says canned goods can last two to three years after best before date, pasta sauce can last 18 months, cereal is one year, dry pasta is two to three years and coffee is one to two years.