14 oz Empty Tinplate Food Cans with Gold Easy-Open Lids 300x407 Ribbed Metal Meat and Vegetable Containers

🌟 Product Overview:

Elevate your commercial canning distribution with this retail-ready 14 oz (300×407) metal food can. Pre-fitted with a premium gold Easy-Open End (EZO), this tinplate container offers convenience, allowing end consumers to enjoy your product anytime without needing a traditional can opener. Measuring 3 inches in diameter and 4-7/16 inches in height, the can features a robust body with deep horizontal ribbing for superior structural integrity; the interior boasts a food-grade gold coating, providing reliable protection for acidic, salty, and high-moisture food formulations.

Technical Specifications

Standard Size Code: 300 x 407 (Industry standard specification)

Capacity: 14 fluid ounces (approx. 415 ml)

Physical Dimensions: Base diameter 3 inches × Total height 4-7/16 inches

Closure: Gold Easy-Open End (EZO/Ring-pull style)

Body Reinforcement: Horizontal reinforcing ribs for enhanced dent resistance

Internal Protective Coating: Food-grade anti-corrosive gold coating (BPA-free/BPA-NI)

💡 Key Advantages

Premium Gold Easy-Open End (EZO): Features a smooth ring-pull opening mechanism for effortless, clean access, boosting shelf appeal and consumer satisfaction.

Reinforced Structural Ribs: Distinctive horizontal body corrugation absorbs pressure, preventing collapse or deformation during vacuum sealing or high-stacking in warehouses.

Hygienic Gold Protective Coating: A specialized high-temperature baked internal coating creates a robust chemical barrier, effectively resisting corrosion from meat fats, vegetable juices, and brines.

Industrial-Grade Heat Resistance: Engineered for high-temperature commercial retorting, ensuring optimal long-term shelf stability for wet-canned contents.

🎯 Recommended Applications

Vegetable Canning: Industry-standard size for sweet corn kernels, sliced ​​mushrooms, green beans, mixed vegetables, and various legumes. Canned Meat & Poultry: Highly recommended for packaging meat spreads, premium beef stews, luncheon meat, and shredded chicken.

Ready-to-Eat Meals & Seafood: Suitable for ready-to-eat pasta, thick sauces, broths, and fish chunks in vegetable oil.

🙋 4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does this 14oz can come with a gold Easy-Open (EZO) lid?

A: Yes. Each unit includes a high-quality 300x407 ribbed tinplate body and a matching gold EZO lid (pre-fitted with a pull-ring). The lids are supplied separately and are seamed onto the can's top flange after the filling process.

Q2: Can these 14oz meat and vegetable cans withstand high-temperature, high-pressure sterilization (retorting)?

A: Absolutely. Both the ribbed steel body and the gold EZO lid are specifically designed to withstand industrial autoclaves and high-pressure steam cooking cycles. They maintain a perfect vacuum seal and structural integrity under rigorous sterilization processes.

Q3: What are the main advantages of the internal gold coating compared to uncoated tinplate?

A: Our food-grade gold internal coating (gold lacquer) provides professional-grade corrosion protection. It prevents natural food components—such as sulfur in meat or acids in vegetables—from reacting with the steel, ensuring the food retains its original flavor, color, and aroma throughout its shelf life.

Q4: Is specialized equipment required to seam these Easy-Open lids?

A: Yes. While they are convenient for consumers to open, a standard commercial seamer is required to perform the initial seal between the lid and the can flange. The seam structure is precision-engineered to be compatible with universal automatic and manual seaming equipment.