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Why doesn't acidic food corrode a metal can before it's opened?
The inside of the cans have a protective coating that prevents or slows deterioration of the metal can by the acids in the food.
Can you freeze food in metal cans?
yes but the cans expand in a frezer and later explode
What are three things that are made of nonrenewable resources that can be recycled?
plastic bags, aiuminum cans, and metal food cans
What is the metal element which is used to coat the outside of food cans?
Tin
What are the resources of a canning factory?
cans, the food that is inside of the can, machines, the maker of the cans and food,and metal that is used for the can. there are probabally more but i dont know all of them! :)
What metal is used to make soda cans?
The metal that is commonly used in a can is iron. lol xxxxxx^^^^^^Don't Like Lol'sOk, Aluminium is one. By the way did you ask this from the CGP questions?
What food product was sold in metal house shaped cans?
maple syrup
Can you put open food cans in frig?
This is not a good idea. Cans are metal and can leave a bad taste on food if the food stays in the can after opening. Place foods in an air tight container and place the food in the refrigerator for storage.
Can you put opened cans of food in frig?
This is not a good idea. Cans are metal and can leave a bad taste on food if the food stays in the can after opening. Place foods in an air tight container and place the food in the refrigerator for storage.
Is metal cans in refrigerator bad?
Open metal cans will behave like other food containers, so over time they will build bacteria. Just keep an eye on it and eat it within a week.
What metal is used as a container for food stuff?
Your best bet for avoiding rust would be to use stainless steel containers. If that's not an option, look into anti-rust coatings for your containers. There should be a way to prevent oxygen from hitting the metal and causing the oxidation that is rust.
Why are tin cans better than steel cans for storing food?
It's cheaper to make cans with a main steel body and coat them with tin. Strength of steel and the corrosion resistance of tin.
