why is it you never see pickles in a can they are always in a glass cotainer?

Answer 1

They are processed (cooked) in the container, and the high acid content of pickles makes it difficult to process them in anything other than glass.
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Answer 2

Sorry, folks! I'm going to have to go with Starburst's answer on this one. It's because you don't eat them in a single sitting. Also, people like to 'look' at their pickles. Even MomKnowsEverything, the first poster's own link says that PICKLES ARE OCCASIONALLY PACKAGED IN CANS.

Besides, cans are not made out of tin, nowadays. They are made out of mostly steel. And, if you've noticed, many veggie cans are LINED now, and are white on the inside. I don't think the vinegar or any acids are the reason. Tomatoes are canned, SAUERKRAUT is canned! Tomatoes are highly acidic and sauerkraut is brined and vinegar-ed just like pickles. So, sorry, but the 'erosion' thing just doesn't hold water.

Here's a direct quote from Mom's article, found in the 2nd paragraph of the Processing and Packaging section:

"After being cut, the pickles are typically placed in glass jars although cans, plastic bottles, and pouches have also been used."

Polly

Answer 3

That is probably because of the high acid content in pickles. The main ingredient in the pickling process is vinegar. Vinegar is mainly acetic acid. Glass is not affected by acid. Thus, bottling the pickles is safer than canning them.

Answer 4

Pickles and the stuff they're made with would erode (basically melt) any other containers (paper, metal, plastic). Though using plastic would be safer, the liquid would melt right through. And I like shooting glass pickle jars for practice so who cares?

Plus glass containers can be reused. As somebody mentioned, who eats a jar of pickles in one sitting?

Answer 5

because of the acid from the vinegar and spices it would deteriorate the metal inside the can and get into the pickles,
YUCK

we actually have a store where you can still pick them from a barrell.

Answer 6

probably because most people don't eat an entire conainer of pickles in one sitting. They need to be able to be resealed.. hence, the jar with a lid

Answer 7

Have you ever noticed the peculiar flavor of things canned. They taste better in jars, age better, and overall it's much better. Vinigar doesn't mix well with metal. Have you ever wondered why wine is stored in a bottle and not a can?

Answer 8

I believe the vinegar will react badly to the can... just like you never leave tomato sauce open in a can and put it back in the frig for later use.

Answer 9

You don't see pickles in a can because you can't see through metal. :-)

Answer 10

Acidity and tin aren't a good match - acidity erodes and corrodes. Glass remains unaffected.