Canning and Fish Packaging Technology

Unit 3 - Unit operations in canning

3.2.2.4.Problems caused by over filling of cans

• Permanent distortion of can ends at end of retorting.
• Produces flipper or springer in cans packed with acid products.
• Loss of vacuum and less shelf life.
• Slower heat penetration into the cans leading to under processing or process failure.
• Over packing causes problems during seaming.
• Over packing causes economic loss.