Steel Cans

In compliance with consumer well-being, health and safety requirements, the steel cans for packaging are made with the highest technology and quality standards, which makes them one of the best options for the food industry. 

The advantages of this type of packaging are enormous. In addition to being resistant, the packaging is versatile, fully recyclable and better preserves the nutritional properties of the food than in those processed artisanally, according to a study published recently by the Cornell University in the United States. 

The cans protect the foods from light, microorganisms, oxygen, insects and other predators. During handling, shipping and storage of the products, the material withstands shocks, falls and stacking. 

Steel is the barrier against light and oxygen, which destroy or compromise the integrity of the various nutrients. Canned food does not necessary require chemical preservatives to stay healthy. The process is modern and uses high temperatures in a fast cooking process, which completely destroys microorganisms. Home cooking, on the other hand, is slow and uses lower temperatures, which causes the loss of nutrients. Canned food is canned a few hours after being harvested and maintains the same conditions until the can is opened.

Steel cans are portable storage units, capable of preventing the deterioration of agricultural products. 

The varnishes that line the steel cans have evolved with the food market. There is no problem in opening a can, using the food and storing it in the refrigerator. It doesn’t cause chemical contamination, nor does it compromise preservation. These same varnishes also retard oxidation or rust, a natural process of metals where, under improper conditions of temperature and humidity, age faster. Therefore, it is important to keep food in clean, dry and airy places and protected from sunlight. 

When steel returns to the environment it rusts, becoming iron in nature within a period of 5 years, without causing damage to the environmental system. Currently, approximately 35% of the cans manufactured in Brazil are recycled, which represents significant savings in energy. 

Companies that manufacture this type of packaging are national and they use raw materials such as iron ore from our own soil. In addition, they create jobs and drive a large sector of the economy. 

Due to all these advantages, steel cans are a global trend.