Storing opened extract cans?

[acc]

is it ok to put some cling wrap on the top and store in the fridge for like a month?

Ive heard you shouldnt store normal food cans back in the can after opening because of the plastic lining or something. same deal?

[Thirsty Jim]

This debate goes on forever.  First we were told exposure to the air would impart a metalic taste from the tin.  Then we were told plastic lined tins would expose us to BPAs and turn us all into lady men.  Modern life is so confusing...

In situations like this I always ask myself 'What would Nan have done ?'  

Put the open can in a sink of hot water so it becomes runny then pour it into a clean wide mouthed jar and put the lid on (when it is cool).  You can even rinse the can with a little hot water to get every last drop.  A little water is not going to spoil the extract. 

[Classic Brewing Co]

8 minutes ago, Thirsty Jim said:

This debate goes on forever.  First we were told exposure to the air would impart a metalic taste from the tin.  Then we were told plastic lined tins would expose us to BPAs and turn us all into lady men.  Modern life is so confusing...

In situations like this I always ask myself 'What would Nan have done ?'  

Put the open can in a sink of hot water so it becomes runny then pour it into a clean wide mouthed jar and put the lid on (when it is cool).  You can even rinse the can with a little hot water to get every last drop.  A little water is not going to spoil the extract. 

I have only done it a couple of times with some recipes & I tightly covered it in cling film for 1 week & it was fine but not sure how long it would be safe, probably not much longer.

[Oldbloke]

2 hours ago, Thirsty Jim said:

This debate goes on forever.  First we were told exposure to the air would impart a metalic taste from the tin.  Then we were told plastic lined tins would expose us to BPAs and turn us all into lady men.  Modern life is so confusing...

In situations like this I always ask myself 'What would Nan have done ?'  

Put the open can in a sink of hot water so it becomes runny then pour it into a clean wide mouthed jar and put the lid on (when it is cool).  You can even rinse the can with a little hot water to get every last drop.  A little water is not going to spoil the extract. 

Yep. Would be food for a month I reckon.

[Hairy]

If you have any concerns about the extract you could boil it in some water for 10-15 minutes. Also a good opportunity to add some hops to it 

[Classic Brewing Co]

1 minute ago, Hairy said:

If you have any concerns about the extract you could boil it in some water for 10-15 minutes. Also a good opportunity to add some hops to it 

That actually makes a hell of a lot of sense, it would definitely be the way to go. Take the rest of the day off @Hairy 

[Shamus O'Sean]

8 hours ago, acc said:

is it ok to put some cling wrap on the top and store in the fridge for like a month?

Ive heard you shouldnt store normal food cans back in the can after opening because of the plastic lining or something. same deal?

Not sure about cans, but a few of the Coopers regulars have commented, so I reckon it will be good.  

I have stored half a MJ softpack of Liquid Malt Extract in the fridge for at least a month before using the second half.  I got no detrimental effects from that.