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France, Tin Cans, and the Missing Man
Proof
English - April 22, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB - ★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsFood Arts Society & Culture history culinary cooking food Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Canned foods are an essential part of our pantries. From pasta sauce, to pumpkin puree, to corn and beans, these ready-to-open options give cooking more ease. That is exactly what Nicolas Appert wanted when he invented the airtight art of food preservation. During the 19th century, this French chef identified ways to hold nature’s greatest gifts in bottles year-round. Yet, after this transformative discovery, Appert’s legacy is still unknown by the majority of the world. In this episode of Proof, we unpack the story of Appert’s non-perishable contributions to society.
Read Malcolm Summers' biography of Nicolas Appert here.
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