But in those examples, they’re congealed on purpose because of the deliberate inclusion of gelatin or pectin, respectively. You buy those things because the thick consistency is what you’re looking for.
OP was talking about other sorts of foods like canned green beans or corn or something, where all they’re trying to do is preserve the vegetable and the liquid they’re packed in is watery.
But in those examples, they’re congealed on purpose because of the deliberate inclusion of gelatin or pectin, respectively. You buy those things because the thick consistency is what you’re looking for.
OP was talking about other sorts of foods like canned green beans or corn or something, where all they’re trying to do is preserve the vegetable and the liquid they’re packed in is watery.