Because pumpkin is a low-acid food, simply canning pumpkin pureecancause botulism, and we don't want that. By adding the sugar and lemon, I have increased the pH of the pumpkin to a higher acid food; the pH levels should be high enough that the risk is very low. That being said I...
This chip is stunning. It's see-through like no other food. It has the distinct crunch and flavor of a potato chip, but in an unexpected space-age form. This is molecular gastronomy brought home. It involves potato stock, potato starch, and a slow-dried gel. The first couple of steps...
My family has used this since i can remember and it is safe to give kids, as long as they are over the age of one. You shouldn't give if younger because they can get botulism from the clostridium bacteria in the honey. However, it is quite healthy when they are older as it contain...
Speaking of canned foods, herbed oils and baked potatoes, the best way to avoid botulism when canning your own food is to pressure cook the foods you plan to can at 250 degrees for at least 30 minutes. Also, consider boiling home-canned foods for 10 minutes before serving them. If you...
@gardenturtle: There is an average of 110 cases of botulism reported in the U.S. every year. A quarter of those are foodborne. There have been outbreaks of foodborne botulism that involved two or more people at a time. They are usually caused by eating home-canned foods that are contamin...
A retort pouch is a type of food packaging that consists of a flexible plastic pouch. Intended to replace cans, a retort pouch...
Making Dill Pickles: In my garden I planted about six times as many plants of each type as was recommended, largely because I was too soft-hearted to throw away the less-hardy of them, and now have a ridiculous harvest and plants that are taking over the
The day after canning chili, the seals should be checked. The center of the lid should not move when pressed. Once a tight seal has been confirmed, the bands may be removed. Jars should be labeled with the date of canning. Canned food should be stored in a cool, dark place. ...