Glossary

A fine filtration step that removes particles larger than one micron. Helps ensure clarity and stability in your canned drink before filling.

An essential gas used to carbonate drinks like sodas, spritzers and sparkling water. CO₂ also helps preserve freshness by reducing oxygen in the can.

Refers to the can’s volume and shape — e.g. 250ml slim, 330ml sleek, 500ml standard. Impacts branding, shelf space, and filling equipment.

The process of adding CO₂ to your drink for fizz. Essential for sparkling water, sodas and some functional drinks before canning.

Partnering with a third-party (like Canable) to handle the canning of your drink, often including sourcing cans, ingredients, and packaging.

An arrangement where we fill and seal your drink into cans under your brand, using our production line and expertise.

A deposit mark required on beverage cans sold in Germany. Canable can help ensure your cans meet DPG requirements for compliance.

Controlled addition of ingredients such as sweeteners, acids, or carbonation just before canning — ensures consistency and taste.

The R&D stage where recipes are fine-tuned and tested. We collaborate with partners to help you get your formula can-ready.

The automated machinery that rinses, fills, seals and sometimes labels cans. The heart of every canning operation.

A process to remove solids, yeast or unwanted haze from drinks. Key for product stability and visual clarity in the can.

Drinks enhanced with ingredients like vitamins, caffeine, or adaptogens. Special care is taken to ensure stability during canning.

A 1,000-litre transport container used to deliver your liquid to our facility — ideal for batch canning.

The blending of ingredients or concentrates with water and additives. Must be precise to ensure consistent canning results.

A drop of liquid nitrogen is added before sealing flat drinks. This pushes out oxygen, extends shelf life and strengthens the can.

Stacking filled cans in a secure pattern on pallets — ready for cold storage or distribution.

A heat treatment used to kill microbes and extend shelf life. Common in juice, dairy or low-alcohol drinks before canning.

An ingredient added to extend shelf life and reduce spoilage. Often used when pasteurisation isn’t suitable for the drink.

Cans with your design printed directly onto the aluminium. Offers a premium look, usually for larger production runs.

A drink that’s been fully mixed, filtered and dosed, delivered in IBCs or tanks — prepped and ready for the filling line.

A finished product that’s shelf-stable and consumed straight from the can. Includes energy drinks, iced teas, cocktails, and more.

A preservative sometimes used in juice- or wine-based drinks to prevent spoilage. Needs careful handling in the canning process.

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A small run of your drink — ideal for tastings, investor meetings, or marketing before scaling up.

The duration a canned drink remains safe and appealing to drink. Influenced by pH, preservative levels, filling method, and packaging integrity.

A drink we can can under your brand name using our base recipe. Fast-track to market without full product development.

A measure of acidity or alkalinity. Important for drink stability, flavour, and determining whether preservatives or pasteurisation are needed.