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Canned fruit is pasteurized which is a heat process that renders the food not raw. Beans are cooked before they are canned and are not raw either. Most canned food has added preservatives and salt. Best to avoid on a cleanse. Look for pre sprouted beans and legumes at your local health foodstore instead. Dried fruit is better than canned fruit just make sure they do not have added sugars or sulfured. Hope that answers your questions.