Storing food in an open can in a fridge...

[BigMac]

why is this not safe and/or why is one advised not to store an opened tin in the fridge?

[dawg_kane]

im not sure if this is true, i have heard this before...the cans that food comes in are specially treated inside so not to allow any contamination to the food....why storing at low temp in a fridge which change this i cant see!

[WendyS]

If you leave food in an open tin in the fridge it will soon take on a "tinny" metal flavour. This is often why cats and dogs refuse to eat their petfood if it is kept for a second day. I keep a few small plastic containers with lids and empty any left over tinned food into these. It's a little more trouble but the food always stores perfectly without tasting tainted..

[BigMac]

Thanks, everyone.

[ursula62]

Tin changes in character at around 4 degrees celcius. This can taint the food. You should always decant tinned food into a ceramic or plastic container before storing in the fridge.