So, unless you absolutely need the extra burst of sweetness from the syrup, try to find canned fruit that is packed in juice or water, as these should just include naturally occuring sugars.

This means that fruit packed in light syrup (made with sugar and water) is the closest syrup-canned option to fresh fruit, aside from juice- or water-packed fruit. Because it has the least amount ...

Choose canned veggies labeled low sodium, and buy fruit that's packed in water or its own juice. Is canned food supposed to list an expiration date? Nope, not unless it's baby food or formula.