Tinned Soup
Tinned Soup
This might just be me, but...has anyone else noticed that tinned soup can taste - tinny? I opened a tin of lentil soup today and there's a definite tang. I'm wondering if I need to switch to jars - they are more expensive but I'm starting to think that the tinned variety is a bit of a false economy as I can't eat it.
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Lentil soup was my favourite from when I was a student, before then, and still now. Though I do like mushroom. I always buy Heinz at 5 for £5 at Sainsbury's. I've not noticed any tinnyness to the taste. Normal price is £1.70, no way would I pay that. Mushroom I buy Sainsbury's own brand, but their lentil isn't as good. The one drawback with Heinz lentil is is does have a bit of a high salt content, but I don't eat loads.itsybitsy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2026 2:29 pm This might just be me, but...has anyone else noticed that tinned soup can taste - tinny? I opened a tin of lentil soup today and there's a definite tang. I'm wondering if I need to switch to jars - they are more expensive but I'm starting to think that the tinned variety is a bit of a false economy as I can't eat it.
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Did you notice if the tin was lined with white plastic?itsybitsy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2026 2:29 pm This might just be me, but...has anyone else noticed that tinned soup can taste - tinny? I opened a tin of lentil soup today and there's a definite tang. I'm wondering if I need to switch to jars - they are more expensive but I'm starting to think that the tinned variety is a bit of a false economy as I can't eat it.
I've had unlined tins where the metal has gone grey like cast iron. Indeed I've had tomato soup and spuds actually rust right through (BBE 2018). I can't tell you what they tasted of
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Any changes to your health or medicines you take? This can effect taste buds and food preferences.
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I didn't but I'll open another one and see.jennyjj01 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2026 3:39 pmDid you notice if the tin was lined with white plastic?itsybitsy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2026 2:29 pm This might just be me, but...has anyone else noticed that tinned soup can taste - tinny? I opened a tin of lentil soup today and there's a definite tang. I'm wondering if I need to switch to jars - they are more expensive but I'm starting to think that the tinned variety is a bit of a false economy as I can't eat it.
I've had unlined tins where the metal has gone grey like cast iron. Indeed I've had tomato soup and spuds actually rust right through (BBE 2018). I can't tell you what they tasted of![]()
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Tin of tomatoes, stock cube, herbs or spices to your choice, a real tomato and water.
I add either chorizo or pancetta but that’s me.
Infinitely better than anything Baxter’s can do! I control the ingredients, no salt or sugar added.
Pea and ham is also optional
Tin of tomatoes, stock cube, herbs or spices to your choice, a real tomato and water.
I add either chorizo or pancetta but that’s me.
Infinitely better than anything Baxter’s can do! I control the ingredients, no salt or sugar added.
Pea and ham is also optional