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Sardina (fish)
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While fresh consumption is common, the majority of the global catch is preserved. Traditional preservation methods include salting and drying. However, the modern standard remains canning, a process popularized in the early 19th century.
The superior shelf-stability of canned sardines is attributed not merely to the sealing process, but to the specific metal alloy used in the tin plating. Early canning experiments using pure tin res…