4 replies to this topic

[Pablo M]

Canned tomatoes are a convenient source of lycopene, which males (and probably females as well) should be ingesting daily. However, some claim that aluminum from the cans leeches into the tomatoes. I can't seem to find definitive information on the subject. Can anyone shed some light?

[syr_]

No answer, but I prefer to buy stuff in glass containers.

[systemicanomaly]

Canned tomatoes are a convenient source of lycopene, which males (and probably females as well) should be ingesting daily. However, some claim that aluminum from the cans leeches into the tomatoes. I can't seem to find definitive information on the subject. Can anyone shed some light?

Sounds very plausible that the acidity of the tomatoes could cause leeching of the Al into the product. Dunno if it's true, but I've heard that many soft drink manufacturers coat the inside of their Al cans so that the corrosive nature of their product does not create this leeching problem.

[ajnast4r]

acid + metal = no thanks

[Athanasios]

Yes, systemicanomaly, many canned goods have an inner lining for this reason. Unfortunately, the lining leaks out estrogen mimics.

In the culinary industry, once the can is opened the product is transfered to a different container.

Edit: product = tomatoes