Canning and Fish Packaging Technology

Unit 8 - Metal Containers

8.1.5.1.Advantages of Aluminium as a food can

• No taste odour or flavour (completely bland) hence suitable for delicately flavored products such as soft drink and beer.
• No sulphide staining or blackening
• Aluminum is soft and workability is good. The power requirement during drawing and processing is less.
• Light weight.