Nicolas Appert

Chef, inventor of canning technique

Nicolas Appert - Chef, inventor of canning technique
Born

November 17th, 1749
275 years ago

Died

1841
184 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

Links & References

Started career as a chef and gained recognition in France. Developed the canning process in response to a challenge from the French government to preserve food for the military. Demonstrated the method in 1809, which involved sealing food in glass jars and heating them to eliminate spoilage. This innovation laid the foundation for the modern food preservation industry.

Invented the canning process in 1809

Published 'The Book of Preserves' in 1810

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