Canning Definitions You Need To Know

Beginner Canning Terms will be a great reference for terms that you are not familiar with. Be sure and bookmark this page so you can refer to it as needed.

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Do you know what pickling lime is and how to use it? Click through to learn more. 

Do you know what type of pectin does not require the presence of sugar to produce a gel when making jams and jellies? No sugar needed fruit pectins are usually low-methoxyl.

Let's define Crisping Agents. Nobody likes a soggy pickle!

Lear about lactic acid:  The fermentation process converts the natural sugars in food to lactic acid, which, in turn, controls the growth of undesirable microorganisms

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