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Nicolas Appert developed a method to preserve food in glass jars in 1810. What is this process called?
Answer
Canning
Nicolas Appert invented the canning process in 1810, heating food in sealed containers to create an oxygen-free environment that prevents spoilage and bacterial growth.
💡 Did you know?
Canning was so revolutionary that the French government awarded Appert 12,000 francs for his discovery.
Other options people guess
- Freezing
- Smoking
- Salting
Topics
- food preservation
- canning
- invention
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