Metal Packaging and Food Quality

Abstract

Over the years with man's quest for newer technology and packaging material for a variety of food products has gained prime importance. The conventional methods of harvesting, processing and handling are gradually replaced by modern systems with improvised and sophisticated techniques. The natural fruits, vegetables
and all the perishable food products must be stored and sold without
spoilage. Amongst various packaging materials, metal plays an important
role to meet the necessary conditions to protect food
products from spoilage. In the present paper, role and importance
of tin metal is evaluated with respect to safety, stability and consumers
acceptance. The usage of tin metal and its interaction with
the food products causing changes in the nutritional value of food
is discussed. The results indicate that tin does not impart toxicity
to canned fruits and vegetables.