What did Appert's invention primarily preserve?
Meats
Vegetables
All kinds of food substances
Dairy products
Answer
Appert's invention, the canning process, primarily preserved all kinds of food substances. This groundbreaking technique involved sealing food in airtight containers and heating it to a high temperature to kill microorganisms that cause spoilage. By eliminating these microorganisms, the canning process extended the shelf life of food, making it possible to store and transport it over long distances without spoilage.
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