Still, we wouldn't consider SPAM the crème de la crème of the canned meat game because, unlike other canned meats in its category, there are a couple of ingredients we'd rather not see.

Plus, its long shelf life (commercially canned meats can last from two to five years ... For starters, the ready-to-eat convenience of canned turkey is a game changer. Shredded or chunked ...

Spam stands for Spiced Pork and Ham, which is a canned pre-cooked meat product. It is made by the Hormel Foods Corporation in the United States and was introduced in 1937. Picture: iStock Slice ...