How long can food stay in tin contanier

Tins container have been popular applicable for food packaging. How long can food stay in tin container? About this question, there is no an accurate answer. But you can find your own answer after reading below informations.

Why use tins to store food

Tin box is a common packaging and storage container which plays multiple roles in our daily lives. Tinplate is a high quality safe packaging material for food items.

  1. It is food grade coated on the tin plate to prevent corrosion and interaction of the tin  
  2. Tin boxes are moisture-proof and waterproof: tin packaging can effectively isolate external mositure and prevent food grom getting damp and deteriorating
  3. Anti-oxidation, dust proof and have excellent sealing properties, which isolating oxygen and ultraviolet rays, tin can packaging can slow down the oxidation rate of food, thereby extending the shelf life of food.
  4. Steel metal tin can metarial also effectively prevents food from being eaten by insects or contaminated. 
  5. Furthermore, steel tin containers are stronger than cartons or plastic, and less fragile than glass, pretecting the product in transit and preventing leakage or spillage while also reducing the need for secondary packaging.
  6. Tins don’t add taste or smeall of any of the food

Let’s learn the difference between welded tin can and side lock seamed tin box.

These are the two types of side seams for tin bodies. Traditionally speaking welding is used for industrial tins and side lock seaming is used for decorative tins. We have both options available and use this to create really unique tins. We can clearly recognize from the appearance:

Industrial tins-Canned food by welding process

First, it has an ultra-high sealed environment and ultra-high content of sugar and salt. The cans are first sterilized to kill any residual bacteria, and then vacuumed and high in sugar and salt to further inhibit bacterial reproduction.

While many people feel canned food doesn’t have the same nutritional qualities as freshmm but this isn’t necessarily true. A1997 study revealed that many canned foods keep just as much nutritional value as their fresh and frozen counterparts. Tomatoes have even been shown to increase in vitamin B and E during the canning process.

Canning good is a great energy efficient alternative to store and preserve your produce. Canned food can be stored in a cupboard for years until you need it, but it’s best to keep tins out of the heat, moisture and out of the sunlight.

The same goes for the tinned food you have for any furry little friends because dog and cat food goes throght the same process as our food. In some cases, pet food can last even longer due to the added preservatives.

Thus, welded tin can for food can last over years and it is really convenient for people to get and store before open.

Decorative Tins- versatile use for food

Decorative tins can be any shape, any size, any printing and with any add-on.

Compared to above welded tin, decorative tins airtight is a little inferior. Let’s learn some main use for daily food.

Cookies and biscuts

When it comes to storing cookies, it’s important to consider the container you use to ensure that they stay fresh and delicious for as long as possible. Here are some tips on how to maintain cookie and biscuit in a cookie tin.

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Optimal storage conditions: store the cookie tin in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Avoid storing the tin in the referigerator, as this can cause the cookies to become stale or lose their texture.

Avoid over crowing: When storing cookies in a tin or a cookie jar, avoid overcrowding them, as this can cause them to stick together or become stale. Instead, layer the cookies with parchment or wax paper and leave some space between each cookie.

Coffee and Tea

Like all othe dry food , the first request is to keep them in a cool and dry place. For coffee and tea storage in tin can, you can use airtight lid with silicone or double lid structure. Lid is reusable for every time open and close which is helpful to keep the product fresh.

Chocolate and candy

This applicable and decorative tin always comes in different shape and size. But you can always find them with lid. Different closure mechanism to realize airtight function and keep chocolate, candy fresh and tasty.

Generally, Food with tin can endure indefinitely or at least serval years past the date on the label. And what kind of environment they stay is vital as well. You can choose welding or side lock seaming tins as per your product to reach perfect airtight request and decorative demand. In order the food to  taste good, we would suggest to finish the food as earlier as possible after tin can opened.

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