The Best Can Organizer For Your Pantry

Buying Guide

Canned goods – from beans to peaches, corn to tuna and beyond – make up a large part of many people’s groceries. They are not only affordable and last for a long time, but they are highly versatile. You can make a lot of different meals using a can of soup, for example, so it’s a great item to have in your pantry at all times. However, if you buy a lot of canned goods, then you know they can take up a lot of storage space. If you have a small kitchen or pantry, this can make organization a challenge. A can organizer can make it easier to store and access your canned goods.

What is a pantry can organizer?

It is a small shelf that is designed specially to hold canned food and drinks. It typically has multiple shelves, such as two or three, so that you can use vertical space for storage. You may be thinking, why can’t I just store my cans on top of one another? While that is an option, that does make it harder to access the cans at the bottom of the pile. With a can organizer, each can, no matter which shelf it’s on, is easily accessible because there are no cans sitting on top of it.

When choosing a can organizer, first determine if you want something that can accommodate cans of food or soda pop cans. The two types of organizers have different dimensions based on the type of cans they are designed to hold. Keep in mind that you may be able to store food cans in a soda can organizer and vice versa, but it depends on the size of the cans and the opening in the organizer.

• As for materials the can organizer is made from, you need something that is sturdy and can hold a lot of weight. Canned goods are heavy, and when you have dozens of them, the accumulated weight is quite high. That’s why it’s best to look for can organizers made from stainless steel or cast iron, or another strong material.
• Be sure to decide where you will keep the can organizer, such as in a cupboard or pantry, and measure the shelf space you have available – both horizontally and vertically. This will help you determine what size can organizer will fit in your space. In some cupboards and pantries, you can move the shelves up or down to accommodate a taller can organizer.
• In terms of capacity, it varies depending on the type of can organizer you have. For example, organizers for soda pop cans typically have a capacity of 12 cans, whereas organizers for canned food can hold around 36 cans.
• When storing your cans, be sure to check the expiry dates and store cans which are expiring first towards the front of the organizer. This will make it easier to use them first, ensuring you don’t let any food go to waste.
• If you’ve opened a can and aren’t able to use up all the contents, be sure to transfer the remaining food to another container and keep it in the fridge. Check our top picks for refrigerated food storage.