Canning is a method of preserving food in which the food contents are processed and sealed in an airtight container. Canning provides a shelf life typically ranging from one to five years, although under specific circumstances it can be much longer. A freeze-dried canned product, such as canned dried lentils, could last as long as 30 years in an e... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canning
method of preserving food from spoilage by storing it in containers that are hermetically sealed and then sterilized by heat. The process was ... [9 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/c/16
Food preservation in hermetically sealed containers by the application of heat. Originated by Nicolas Appert in France in 1809 with glass containers, it was developed by Peter Durand in England in 1810 with cans made of sheet steel thinly coated with tin to delay corrosion. Cans for beer and soft drinks are now generally made of aluminium. Cannerie... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221