don't they make foil containers out of alluminium 2 ? so will you get the black oxidezed alluminium on those things 2 ?
even though, alluminum mess tins doesnt pose any health hazard, i still prefere oxidezed-allumnium-less food.

You can also buy these in packs of ten from cheapo shops like-"Your More Store"!!!

Mark

When you´re going to throw the can anyway the rust wont be a problem. Black tea or coffee will cover most if not all of the plastic taste. So go for it.
But I´d still not put the esbit into the can (maybe I´m a bit too canny here <img src="images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />) . As you´re going to wrap something around the can, it might be a better idea to put the bag outside too .

all aluminium surfaces are aluminium oxide (or an equivilent) anyway. they aren't permable like iron oxide though, good reason for making cars out of them. i've used aluminium mess tins for quite a while, and never had any black junk, except for the residue left by the hexy blocks, mud/sand does quite a good job of getting rid of it if you want your tins nice and shiney!!