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8 publications were found on Food-Preservation
  • Acidified Foods Series: Preserving Acidified Foods Using the Hot-Fill-Hold Process (C 1328-03) When processing acidified foods, the hot-fill-hold process involves heating the product to around 180¨C200 ¡ãF, then filling, inverting, and holding for 2¨C5 minutes to achieve commercial sterility. Higher temperatures will generally correlate with shorter hold times, and lower temperatures will generally correlate with longer hold times.
  • Acidified Foods Series: Producing Shelf-Stable Acidified Foods Using Hot-Fill-Hold (C 1328-02) Using Hot-Fill-Hold: A Thermal Preservation Process. Processors of acidified foods are required to comply with federal, state, and local regulations (when applicable) for thermal processing to ensure the safety and shelf-stability of their products. The hot-fill-hold (HFH) process is a thermal processing technique used to inactivate pathogens and extend the shelf life of acidified products. Heatin…
  • Acidified Foods Series: What is an Acidified Food, and How Can I Formulate One? (C 1328-01) An acidified food is a low-acid food to which acids (such as vinegar, lemon juice, citric acid, etc.) or acid foods (such as fruits or tomatoes) have been added to bring the equilibrium pH of the food to 4.6 or less, with equilibrium water activity greater than 0.85.
  • Food Preservation Series: Conservaci¨®n de Alimentos: Uso de Envasadoras a Presi¨®n (C 1344-02-SP) La mayor¨ªa de las envasadoras a presi¨®n modernas son ollas ligeras de paredes delgadas; la mayor¨ªa tienen tapas de rosca con juntas. Cuentan con rejillas extra¨ªbles, un cierre autom¨¢tico de ventilaci¨®n/tapa, un tubo de ventilaci¨®n y un fusible de seguridad. Utilice ¨²nicamente envasadoras con la marca de aprobaci¨®n de Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) para garantizar su seguridad. Esta publicaci¨®n expl…
  • Food Preservation Series: Conservaci¨®n de Alimentos: Uso de Envasadoras de Agua Hirviendo (C 1344-01-SP) Una envasadora de agua hirviendo es una olla grande para cocinar con tapa y una rejilla en el interior. La mayor¨ªa de las envasadoras de agua hirviendo est¨¢n hechas de aluminio, acero esmaltado o porcelanizado, o acero recubierto de porcelana, o acero inoxidable. Esta publicaci¨®n cubre los pasos para la preservaci¨®n exitosa de los alimentos usando enlatadoras de agua hirviendo.
  • Food Preservation Series: Using Boiling Water Canners (C 1344-01) A water bath (boiling water) canner is a large cooking pot with a lid and a rack inside. Most boiling water canners are made of aluminum, enamel-coated or porcelain-covered steel, or stainless steel. This publication covers steps to successful food preservation using boiling water canners.
  • Food Preservation Series: Using Pressure Canners (C 1344-02) Most modern pressure canners are lightweight, thin-walled kettles; most have screw-on lids fitted with gaskets. Modern pressure canners have removable racks, an automatic vent/cover lock, a vent pipe, and a safety fuse. Use only canners that have the Underwriter¡¯s Laboratory (UL) approval mark to ensure their safety. This publication covers steps to successful food preservation using pressure cann…
  • So Easy To Preserve (B 989) The 6th edition of this popular book is available for purchase only. The 388-page book covers topics on Preserving Food, Canning, Pickled Products, Sweet Spreads and Syrups, Freezing and Drying. There are 10 new products and two revised product recommendations in this edition. It's suitable for both new and veteran food preservers. Information on how to purchase this for-sale publication is avail…