ABSTRACT
Canning is the technique of preserving food in airtight containers through the use of an extensive heat treatment that inactivates enzymes and kills microorganisms responsible for deterioration during storage. The airtight packaging protects the food from recontamination following sterilization, thus permitting storage at room temperature for many months without spoilage. In general canned
meat products may be described as a convenience food, because they offer several advantages as they contain little or no additives, retain most of the nutritive value of raw materials, are ready-to-eat, shelf-stable, and easy to consume and handle [29].
