A Beaded container is characterized by what feature?

• A. Indented grooves around the circumference of the can body, parallel to a double seam
• B. A square cross section with three seams
• C. A flat bottom design
• D. An open top with no seams

Answer: (A)

Beading adds stiffness to the can by creating circumferential indentations that wrap around the body parallel to the seam. These grooves strengthen the container, helping it resist denting and maintain a reliable seal during processing and handling. So the feature described—indented grooves around the circumference of the can body, parallel to a double seam—perfectly matches a beaded container. The other descriptions describe shapes or features that don’t involve these circumferential grooves, so they don’t define beading.