Amid the current circumstances, things are slowly easing into the “new normal” as we speak, and many businesses are opening once again. Nonetheless, staying at home is still a wise move, and buying our essentials online is also a good idea.
When it comes to essentials, many of us like to stock up on canned and packaged foods. Aside from the fact that these can last long for a long time, they are easy to prepare, with most being “ready to eat.”
Contents
- Quality Canned and Packaged Foods Available Online
- 1. California Garden Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
- 2. 555 Fried Sardines Hot & Spicy
- 3. American Garden Chicken Vienna Sausage
- 4. SABA Ginataang Tulingan (Bonito Tuna in Coco Cream)
- 5. Del Monte Golden Sweet Corn
- 6. Del Monte Skipjack Chunks in Brine
- 7. Del Monte Fruit Snacks Sun Dried Raisins
- 8. Knorr Cup-A-Soup Cream of Mushroom
- 9. American Garden Corned Beef
- 10. Bayara Mixed Nuts
- 11. Nature’s Choice Jasmine Rice
- 12. Rio Mare Tuna in Olive Oil
Quality Canned and Packaged Foods Available Online
Fortunately, there are many canned and packaged foods that we can easily purchase online. Here are some of the best-selling ones that we highly recommend:
1. California Garden Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
Buy this on Amazon for AED 2.75.
Made by a trusted and premium brand in the Middle East, these baked beans in tomato sauce are a must-have for every kitchen! Packed in 220-gram cans, these beans are ready to eat, suitable for vegetarians… and everyone else!
What’s great about it:
- Ready to eat
- Easy to open can
- Suitable for vegetarians
2. 555 Fried Sardines Hot & Spicy
Buy this on Amazon for AED 3.03.
If you are looking for something unique and tasty, try these hot and spicy fried sardines. Made by a trusted Philippine brand, each 155-gram can is packed with flavour. Delicious yet easy on the pocket, too!
What’s great about it:
- Ready to eat
- Unique, delicious taste
- Made by a trusted Philippine brand
3. American Garden Chicken Vienna Sausage
Buy this on Amazon for AED 3.61.
Who can resist a juicy, delicious chicken sausage?! These ready-to-eat sausages are simply delicious, whether eaten as is or mixed into a salad, casserole, and other dishes. A top favorite among kids and kids at heart!
What’s great about it:
- Bite-sized
- Ready to eat
- Great for salads, casseroles, etc.
4. SABA Ginataang Tulingan (Bonito Tuna in Coco Cream)
Buy this on Amazon for AED 4.43.
In case you were wondering, this is a Philippine product that is popular among Pinoys everywhere. Just imagine fresh tuna cooked in coconut cream with ginger, chili pepper, and other spices. Yum!
What’s great about it:
- Ready to eat
- Unique, delicious flavour
- Made by a trusted Philippine brand
5. Del Monte Golden Sweet Corn
Buy this on Amazon for AED 4.50.
The great thing about corn is that you can use it in many different ways — as a side dish, or as an ingredient in salads, soups, and desserts. Indeed, you can do a lot of things with this 410-gram can of sweet corn, which comes in a big, family size can!
What’s great about it:
- Fresh, sweet corn
- Comes in a big family size can
- Great for salads, soups, and desserts
6. Del Monte Skipjack Chunks in Brine
Buy this on Amazon for AED 5.57.
Skipjack is a type of small tuna that’s great for making sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza, and other snacks. This particular brand of skipjack chunks are packed in 185-gram cans — a good quality product for an affordable price!
What’s great about it:
- Ready to eat
- Good quality for a great price
- Great for salads, spreads, pasta, etc.
7. Del Monte Fruit Snacks Sun Dried Raisins
Buy this on Amazon for AED 5.76.
If you like sweet yet healthy snacks, check out these sun dried raisins, made from especially handpicked California grapes. These are naturally sweet and cholesterol-free, so feel free to snack without the guilt! They also come in a resealable pack to keep the freshness.
What’s great about it:
- Tasty snack
- Naturally sweet and cholesterol-free
- Made from handpicked California grapes
8. Knorr Cup-A-Soup Cream of Mushroom
Buy this on Amazon for AED 6.90.
A cup of hearty soup is always a treat, any time of the day! This cream of mushroom is so easy to prepare; just put the contents into a mug, add hot water, and stir. Your soup will be ready in just one minute! Each box comes in packs of 4 — ready for sharing!
What’s great about it:
- Easy to prepare
- Tasty and delicious
- Suitable for vegetarians
9. American Garden Corned Beef
Buy this on Amazon for AED 10.28.
When you are hungry but pressed for time, just open a can of this delicious corned beef! It’s great for sandwiches, casseroles, and other dishes. This product comes in easy to open, 340-gram cans.
What’s great about it:
- Easy to prepare
- Tasty and flavourful
- Great for sandwiches, casseroles, etc.
10. Bayara Mixed Nuts
Buy this on Amazon for AED 10.50.
Did you know that eating nuts regularly can help reduce your risk of a heart attack? This pack of mixed nuts are a great addition to a healthy diet. It contains peanuts, almonds (high in calcium), and cashews (high in iron and magnesium). Roasted, delicious, and ready to eat!
What’s great about it:
- Healthy snack
- High quality product
- Contains peanuts, almonds, and cashews
11. Nature’s Choice Jasmine Rice
Buy this on Amazon for AED 19.40.
If you’re a rice lover, then you should always have several kilos of rice on hand! Try this premium Thai Jasmine variety, which makes delicious rice that isn’t sticky. Cook it as a side dish or as part of a rice-based dish. The rice comes in 5kg sacks — great value for money!
What’s great about it:
- High quality product
- Makes delicious, non-sticky rice
- Great for meals and rice-based dishes
12. Rio Mare Tuna in Olive Oil
Buy this on Amazon for AED 28.00.
Make your tuna dishes even healthier by using this product: light meat tuna in olive oil. We all know that olive oil is good for our health, especially since it helps combat cholesterol. Made by a trusted Italian brand, this product comes in packs of four, 80-gram cans.
What’s great about it:
- Healthy and delicious
- Made by a trusted Italian brand
- Great for sandwiches, pasta, etc.
By stocking up on these products — canned fish, canned meats, nuts, raisins, and rice — you can easily prepare healthy and delicious meals for the whole family, even during these times.
