Storing food in an open can in a fridge...

BigMac | 17:50 Mon 28th Nov 2005 | Home & Garden

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why is this not safe and/or why is one advised not to store an opened tin in the fridge?

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dawg_kane

im not sure if this is true, i have heard this before...the cans that food comes in are specially treated inside so not to allow any contamination to the food....why storing at low temp in a fridge which change this i cant see!

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WendyS

If you leave food in an open tin in the fridge it will soon take on a "tinny" metal flavour. This is often why cats and dogs refuse to eat their petfood if it is kept for a second day. I keep a few small plastic containers with lids and empty any left over tinned food into these. It's a little more trouble but the food always stores perfectly without tasting tainted..

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Thanks, everyone.

ursula62

Tin changes in character at around 4 degrees celcius. This can taint the food. You should always decant tinned food into a ceramic or plastic container before storing in the fridge.

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