How to find and buy canned goods.
Canned goods are usually stored on grocery store shelves by type of food—for example, all canned vegetables in one aisle and all canned fruits in another. Say you are looking for canned olives:
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Find the olive display by reading the directional signs or asking a store clerk for help.
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Locate the type of olives you want to buy: green or black.
If you're looking for ingredients for a green salad, green olives might be a better choice. If you're making enchiladas, look for cans of black olives.
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Check the sizes and prices to determine the best buy.
For example, if you're planning to make enchiladas tonight and tacos on Friday, a larger can would probably be a better buy.
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Select a can and look it over carefully to be sure it has no dents that would cause the seal to be broken.
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Put the can in your cart, finish your shopping, and check out.