BK&M'S FOOD CANNING PROJECT

FOOD CANNING

When was food canning invented.

1809

Canning was invented in 1809 by Nicolas
Appert in Massy

Who/where invented food canning

Who Where

Made by: Nicolas Appert Made in: Nicolas Appert of
France in 1809

The purpose

Canning is a way of processing food to extend
its shelf life. The idea is to make food
available and edible long after the processing
time. The idea is to make food available and
edible long after the processing time.

What products were created for canning food

Canned food was created to spread beyond Europe –
Robert Ayars established the first American canning
factory in New York City in 1812, using improved
tin-plated wrought-iron cans for preserving oysters,
meats, fruits and vegetables. Demand for canned food
greatly increased during wars.

Impact

Canning is a popular way of preserving foods by packing
them in airtight containers, yet you may wonder whether
canned foods are good or bad for your health. Here’s
everything you need to know.

Impact of world history

Thomas Kensett, who emigrated to the United States,
established the first U.S. canning facility for oysters, meats,
fruits and vegetables in New York in 1812. More than 50
years later, Louis Pasteur provided the explanation for
canning's effectiveness when he was able to demonstrate
that the growth of microorganisms is the cause of food
spoilage.

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