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No. Because to seal a jam jar you have to boil it in a large pot of water for several minutes. If the jar was plastic it would melt and poison your jam. Which is probably not the result you're looking for! So in other words you need to use glass.
Answer:Actually, yes, if--and only if--you are making freezer jam.
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∙ 10y agoNo. Food-grade plastic can be used for freezing, but not for hot processing.
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What kind of crafting paint is good to paint plastic jars?
One of the better crafting paints used to paint plastic jars is acrylic. It's fairly cheap and leaves a nice and polished look that is pleasing to the eye.
What is the plastic in your aspirin bottle?
polyethylene or polypropylene are common polymers used to produce bottles or jars for the medical industry
A salt solution used for canning vegetables?
Brine
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uranium
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Can plastic jars be used for canning mayonnaise?
No. Use glass jars that have airtight seals and can be sterilized. Plastic won't ensure your home-made mayonnaise will remain safe.
Can mason jars be used in a pressure canner after being in the microwave oven?
Since Mason jars (also called canning jars or fruit jars) are intended to withstand prolonged boiling during the canning process, there should be no problem with them in the oven at normal cooking temperatures, below 400 degrees (F.)
How is commercial canning different that home canning?
Commercial canning is done on a far greater scale than home canning. Other than that commercial canning includes methods not used in the home such as pasteurization and ionizing radiation. One more big difference is the types of containers used in commercial canning include tin-lined steel cans that require an opener to slice the lid from the can, and laminate vacuum pouches used for fruit drinks and other liquids. Home canning uses primarily glass jars with 2-piece lids. Finally, more chemicals are used in commercial canning than in home canning.
Can normal jam jars be used for preserving food rather than buying new canning equipment?
No.
What brands of storage jars are sold at Walmart?
If you are looking for storage jars that are generally used for canning Walmart carries the Ball brand. You can purchase these jars by the case or either 6 or 12. They also come in different sizes.
What are the basic canning equipment supplies needed to get started?
You need Mason jars - not mayo jars, not a used food jar, genuine Mason canning jars. You also need lids and rings. You need jar tongs to pick up jars of food just out of boiling water. Finally, you need a vessel big enough to hold at least four jars at one, and cover them with boiling water. With this minimal set of equipment, you can can at least four jars at a time.
What is the use of lifter in food preservation?
A jar lifter is used to remove jars from the canning vessel so to prevent you burning your hands.
What sizes do fruit jars come in?
The sizes of fruit jars vary depending on what these jars are to be used for. Some of the sizes available are pint, quart, and gallon sizes. The metric versions would be be measured in millileters and liters in varying sizes.
tool used of preserving food?
---- Spoons-- used for stirring and spooning (wooden spoons for stirring and packing; slotted spoons for lifting).Knives -- useful knives include a paring knife, a sharp chopping knife and a vegetable peeler Food Brushes -- used to wash food to be canned. Saucepans -- needed to heat lids.Measuring Cups -- used for dry (metal) and liquid (glass) foods. Sizes should range from 1/4 to 2 cups. Jelly Bags-- used to strain juice from softened fruit and pulp. Colander or strainer -- good for draining fruit or vegetables after washing. Tongs -- used to remove canning lids from hot water and putting the lids onto filled jars. Scales -- used to measure food by weight; it should have a 25 pound food capacity. Timer -- used to measure processing times accurately. Pressure Canner -- used to can low acid food. Can be purchased with weighted or dial gauges. Available in many sizes. Purchase a canner that can hold four quart jars or more.Boiling Water Bath Canner -- used to can acid foods. Adequate height is important. Crock -- used to ferment food in pickling; should be clean and free of cracks. Jar funnel -- used to avoid getting food on sealing surfaces of jars and helps calculate appropriate head space. Jar Lifter -- used to remove jars from canner. Wooden handles protect users hands from heat and the plastic coating prevents jars from slipping. Plastic Spatula -- used to run down sides of filled jars to release air bubbles without damaging the jar. Made of plastic. Jars -- For best results, use only canning jars. Jars come in a variety of sizes; select sizes that fit the needs of the household. Lids -- Only standard lids should be used.
Are jar lids made of aluninum?
Jar lids can be made of various materials, including aluminum, plastic, and glass. Aluminum lids are commonly used for canning jars due to their ability to create a tight seal that helps preserve the contents of the jar.
Do rubber rims used in canning jars have toxins in them that can be released into the food in the jar?
They shouldn't. This is because foods have to go through an examination before they are sold in shops.
How do you re seal jars?
My wife and I have been canning for over 20 years and we re-use our lids each year. Occasionally a jar will not seal (about 1 or 2 per year), but we have never gotten sick from our home canning. However, one must be prudent when opening a jar so as not to bend the lid unduly.
