[jimueller]

I think the way to do it is to cut one end of, then the other and use it to push the paste out through the can. Doing that I've never had a problem.

[alchemism]

Thats also the trick for sliding out the cranberry jelly-loaf things.

[WWLink]

Ocean Spray realized this and made the bottom of the can un-openable. So now you either have to use a knife or squeeze the can enough to loosen the cranberry jelly loaf. I've found the same trick works on refried beans, but it's not as amusing. lol.