14 of the strangest canned food to be sold in a supermarket
Has Anyone tried any of these? or seen them in any supermarkets?
This delicious cheeseburger originates from Sweden. It is strange simply because of the pieces used to make the cheeseburger. I would be worried about the quality of the bread, cheese, and meat after getting this shipped across seas. For the price of $6 you can get a cheeseburger in a can, or you can head over to McDonalds and get 6 of them for the same price.
NOTE: one reader explains “those canned cheesburgers are not from Sweden, but from Switzerland. They’re made from katadyngroup, a Swiss company.”(Source)
Canned meats generally don’t put a rumbly in our tumbly, but in a pinch, perhaps in the event of a major cataclysm, we’d throw down with some Vienna Sausages. However, this canned chicken takes the canned-meat cake. The impossibly tiny chicken crammed into this 50-ounce can slides out with a generous portion of gelatinous goop, or rather, “delicious gravy.” (Source)
Scorpions are a delicacy in most of Thailand. These are already cooked and they can be eaten whole without risk of poison from their venom. (Source)
This delicacy is actually very healthy for you compared to other red meats. Since reindeer are raised on a farm on diets of moss and lichen these animals have only a 2 percent fat content. Due to the time and costs in farming these animals you will have to dish out close to $30 for a can of this arctic delicacy. (Source)
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Literally meaning pupa or chrysalis, beondegi are popular Korean street snacks, often dished out by the cupful to eager passers-by. The stewed and seasoned silkworm treats come highly recommended as bar bites. Next time you crave a quick mouthful on the go, grab a can of these crunchy chrysalises. (Source)
In some parts of the US, you can buy cans of genuine Rattlesnake meat, which tastes a bit like tough chicken/pork. (Source)
The Chinese have served bird’s nest soup, considered a delicacy, for hundreds of years. It’s made using the nests of swiftlets, or cave swifts. The nests are collected by hunters on precariously tall ladders and then dissolved into soup. Said to stimulate cell growth, raise libido and boost the immune system, these edible abodes are among the most expensive animal-food products consumed; they are rare, difficult to harvest and require a labor-intensive cleaning process. Don’t feel like dropping the coin to get a taste of the cure-all nectar? Pop a tab on the canned bird’s nest drink, and get your vitamins on the go. (Source)
Did they think that the milk gravy would make them a little more appealing? If it said Pork Brains in tangy milk gravy, you may have a winner. (By the way, check out the Cholesterol level on this baby…ouch!) (Source)
Only in Thailand… (Source)
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Lamb tongues are definitely something that is not seen in many American grocery stores. The prices range depending on the brand, expect to pay around $5 for this can of tongues. (Source)
Classic Scottish haggis has several variations, but a common cooking method involves stuffing oatmeal, onions, seasonings and a mixture of minced organ meats (think heart, liver, lungs) into the stomach of a sheep. (Source)
This is a product that doesn’t get much attention in the United States food markets. Canned duck fat is actually a rather rare treat for people in France. For 67.5 oz of duck fat you can expect to pay around $60. We usually cut the fat off of our meat which makes this a very weird canned food. (Source)
The French use duck fat in cooking the way Americans use bacon grease.
When I lived in Awali, Bahrain, Arabian Gulf back in the 60’s We used to get a whole chicken (and turkey) in a can. They came with or without jelly, various sauces or stuffings. Amour, Morton House, Sweet Sue and a company called Escott, all from the USA back then.
Just came across tinned Brussels Sprouts a few weeks ago!
I am just waiting for someone to bring Bananas or eggs in a can????