Description
English merchant (1766–1822)
Technical
Peter Durand was an English merchant who is widely credited with receiving the first patent for the idea of preserving food using tin cans. The patent was granted on August 25, 1810 by George III.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
metallicmineralslightly oxidizedneutralclean
Wine Analogy
Like stainless steel fermentation tanks preserving wine character
Coffee Analogy
Similar to vacuum-sealed coffee preserving aroma compounds
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to amber glass bottles protecting fragrance molecules
Origin & History
Civilization
English
Era
Industrial Revolution
Region
England
Spread Path
Trade and commerce
Culinary Applications
Canned sardinesPortugalPreserves omega-3 fatty acids while allowing bone softening
Tinned tomatoesItalyConcentrates umami through heat processing
SPAMUSAEnables shelf-stable meat product for military use
Dietary
nickel (trace amounts from can lining)