What was the primary material of Appert's containers?
Plastic
Glass
Metal
Wood
Answer
Glass was the primary material used by Nicolas Appert for his containers. Appert, a French chef and inventor, is considered the father of canning. He developed a method of preserving food by heating it in sealed glass jars, a process known as appertization. Glass was chosen for its ability to withstand high temperatures and prevent contamination, making it an ideal material for preserving food.
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