What was Nicolas Appert's profession before becoming an inventor?
Baker
Confectioner
Butcher
Carpenter
Answer
Nicolas Appert, the inventor of the canning process, initially worked as a confectioner. His expertise in preserving food through boiling and sealing airtight containers stemmed from his experience in making jams, jellies, and other sweets. Appert's ingenuity in applying these techniques to other foods revolutionized food preservation and paved the way for the modern canning industry.
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