Why do my tomato cans explode?

Thread Options

Find a Conversation

cl_donnaldy59
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Why do my tomato cans explode?
4
 Mon, 04-28-2003 - 10:28pm
Okay so this happens to me all the time. I buy canned tomato sauce/paste and canned sauerkraut and it will explode in my cupboard after a while. If it doesn't explode the can bulges. Now the cupboard is next to my fridge and I'm wondering if the heat of the fridge is causing this but it's so weird! Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Donna :-)



Signatures On
cl_donnaldy59
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: cl_donnaldy59
Why do my tomato cans explode?
 Thu, 05-01-2003 - 8:13am
Thanks Mitch for your explanation. I especially didn't know about storing tomatos and sauerkraut in metal containers!

Smiles,

Donna :-)



cl_donnaldy59
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: cl_donnaldy59
Why do my tomato cans explode?
 Thu, 05-01-2003 - 8:11am
LMBO! I haven't "heard" the word "grody" is a longggggggggg time! Thanks for the giggle Alysia!

Smiles,

Donna :-)



cmalysia
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-18-2003
In reply to: cl_donnaldy59
Why do my tomato cans explode?
 Wed, 04-30-2003 - 10:11pm
Yep! It's the heat. During the winter, I store canned tomatoes and sauces in the garage where it's cold. During the summer, I stick them in the dark cool part of the so-called pantry cupboard in the utility room. Those things don't sit around long enough to go bad, in this house, though. DH loves his tomatoes.

I've found some pretty "grody-looking" home-canned apple butter that I forgot in the back of the cupboard, though, LOL!

cl_disvet112
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: cl_donnaldy59
Why do my tomato cans explode?
 Tue, 04-29-2003 - 7:27am
Since both products you mention are very acidic, and put off gasses when stored, especially near heated areas, your explanation of where they are stored tells me that the only way to resolve your exploding cans issue is to get them away from that heat source. The old canning cellars were great as they kept both light and heat from getting to home canned goods, but as times and homes change, such is no longer the case. Metal cans take care of the light problem, but heat is a real enemy of them.

On an additional note: Tomatoes and sourcraut don't do well exposed to air and metal. Never open up either, and store it in a metalic container that can't be air vacuum sealed.

I'm affraid that my two cents worth means that you will have to find a way to insulate your acidic products from any heat source. If at all possible, don't expose any canned goods to an area that has that much heat near them.

Mitch

 
Quick links
or Register to join the conversation.
Latest from the board
See all discussions

Memeber Support

Visit our Member Support area or browse the iVillage Help forum
Q:Where can I change my password?
A:Log in, go to Edit My Preferences, and click the Account tab. Make and save your changes.
Goto Support