Small-Scale Processing of Fish (ILO - WEP, 1982, 140 p.): CHAPTER IV. THERMAL PROCESSING: V. POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE USE OF METAL CANS: (introduction...)

Small-Scale Processing of Fish (ILO - WEP, 1982, 140 p.)

CHAPTER IV. THERMAL PROCESSING

V. POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE USE OF METAL CANS

		*(introduction...)*
		V.1. Reusable container
		V.2. New developments in aseptic (retortable) pouches

(introduction...)

The high cost of metal cans is one of the major drawbacks of canning as a means of preserving fish. Two general types of alternative containers may be considered in order to reduce costs: the reusable container and the flexible pouch.