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The Three Squares

201613 minG

Synopsis

A French chef named Nicolas Appert won a prize in 1809 for developing a method to preserve food by sealing it in containers and heating it.

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Why Watch

  • Find out how canning changed food storage forever.
  • See the impact of food preservation on human health.
  • Meet Nicholas Appert, the father of canning.

Did You Know

  • Nicholas Appert's canning method was developed in 1809.
  • The French government offered a prize of 12,000 Franks for food preservation methods.
  • Peter Durand invented the tin can in 1820.
  • Canning has evolved significantly in 150 years since its inception.

Perfect For

Food history enthusiastsNutrition advocatesCulinary innovators
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who discovered the canning process?

The canning process was discovered by a French chef named Nicholas Appert in 1809.

What was the prize offered by the French government for food preservation?

The French government offered a prize of 12,000 Franks for a safe method of preserving food.

When did canning reach America?

Canning reached America when William Underwood set up a canner in Boston in 1820.

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