ABSTRACTEarly Gallatin green beans were packed in .25 and 50/.25 tinplate R‐enameled cans with variations in vacuum and pH and with added levels of NO3‐and PO4and were analyzed for brine and slurry pH, NO3‐, PO4CU, and Fe. The cans were then visually examined for pitting after storage at 30°C and room temperature. The pH, NO‐3, PO4and Cu decreased significantly during storage and Fe showed a significant increase. The decrease in slurry pH and Cu was correlated with pitting severity. The increase in Fe content during storage correlated with pitting severity and possibly could be used as an indicator of pitting during prolonged
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