On 02/06/2020 10:40, Jethro_uk wrote:
On Tue, 02 Jun 2020 08:48:21 +1000, Jake56 wrote:

"Andrew" wrote in message
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On 01/06/2020 12:59, Max Demian wrote:
On 01/06/2020 10:23, Scott wrote:
In the old days we used to keep opened tins in the fridge. I think
you could even buy a plastic lid to fit on the tin. Now we are told
to transfer the contents to another container.

Has the construction of tins changed, or is this another example of
excess caution? I have never known a tin to start rusting in the
timescale involved and even if it did, the rust would be at the top
not were the food is.

I am cautious about leaving the food in the tin, and have several
glass or plastic containers for transfer. I also have some plastic
lids called "Homecare pet food can seal" which I sometimes use. I
don't have any pets, but I don't suppose people would risk their
precious mutts and moggies if it wasn't safe.


Even plastic is not 'safe'. The best containers are made by a NZ
company using plastic that is ?BPA-free. On sale everywhere. My local
Sainsburys has them.

The best containers are glass. Trivially buyable.

And with hundreds of years usage under their belts.

Started in 1792 by Jeremy Clarksons great-great-great grandfather,
according to BBC 'who do you think you are'. A later relative
inherited the business and bankrupted it.

We've moved towards using kilner jars for a lot of stuff - getting rid of
the crappy plastic containers which simply don't last.

The design of the sealing mechanism on kilner jars - not wearing out any
flimsy plastic seams and with replaceable seals - is a work of genius.