Tin containers for food packaging meet high standards when it comes to food safety. Tin is a non-reactive material, meaning it does not chemically interact with the food it holds. This is especially important for acidic foods, such as tomatoes or citrus products, which can react with certain materials.
In terms of strength and durability, tin outperforms aluminium. With its steel core, tin plate packaging is highly resilient and less prone to denting or warping, making it ideal for products requiring long-term storage or added protection during transport.
A tin box is a tinplate container. Tinplate metal is primarily steel with a very thin tin coating. Tin-free steel is also used. In some cultures, these boxes or cans are referred to as "tin boxes" or sometimes even "tins".