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    When was the canning process discovered?
    Question

    When was the canning process discovered?

    A.

    2000

    B.

    1500

    C.

    1700

    D.

    1810

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (D) 1810

    Explanation:
    • The canning process, a method of preserving food by sealing it in airtight containers, was discovered and patented by Nicolas Appert in 1810.
    • He developed the method in response to the French military's need for reliable food supplies during the Napoleonic Wars.

    Information Booster:
    • Later in 1810, an Englishman named Peter Durand patented the use of tin-coated iron cans for packaging food.
    • Canning revolutionized food preservation, ensuring safety from spoilage microorganisms.

    Additional Knowledge:
    • 2000 (Option A), 1500 (Option B), 1700 (Option C): These are incorrect historical timelines for the invention of modern food canning.

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