Tin cans come in handy when you don’t have time to cook. But beware, do not make this mistake when consuming its content…
Tin cans are a great way to prepare a meal without spending hours in the kitchen! You can find everything you need canned to prepare a balanced dish. Vegetables, fish, meat, legumes, fruit, and even ready meals! The advantages of this iron box are numerous, starting with their economic side and their long shelf life.
It is for all these reasons that it appeals to the French. But do you know how to keep it well? If it is closed, it’s simple, it will keep for several months, even several years in a cupboard, away from light and humidity. Just look at the expiration date. Be careful, some signs are still to be scrutinized. In which cases not to consume a closed can? If it’s damaged, bulging, warped, or dented, that’s a bad sign, there might be bacteria inside. It is the same if at the opening a funny smell emerges. In both cases, avoid eating it and throw the box away.
Once opened, be careful not to make the very common mistake of keeping food in its original container (the can) in the fridge. This false step could alter the taste of the food, but above all be dangerous for your health by making the food unfit for consumption. For what ? Quite simply because the iron exposed to the open air could oxidize and rust could appear and come into contact with food. The second risk is the spread of bacteria. The solution ? Store food in an airtight container or jar for a few days in the refrigerator.
