Zinc Potterman wrote:

> Thanks for replies.
> I remember seeing a programme about bottled food from the first world war
> (shown 4-5 years ago) which was opened and the presenter said it didn't look
> very appetising but it hadn't actually gone bad.
>

I have a very long list of shelf life estimates for various
products if you like. I didn't post it because it seemed
your question was about home canned and not commercial
products.

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Reg