Food may be canned in glass jars or metal containers, insignificant scratches in glass may cause cracking and breakage while processing jars in a canner.
Stewed tomatoes can be canned without using a pressure cooker by using a water bath canning method. This involves boiling the jars of stewed tomatoes in a large pot of water to create a seal that preserves the food.
That sounds like mold. They might not have been processed properly.
There are many places that you could sell canned food in mason jars. You could sell this canned food in your yard for example.
Glass jars can be made into many colors.
Pomi Chopped Tomatoes, Bionature Tomato Paste, Bionature Strained Tomatoes, Muir Glen, Trader Joe's, and Jovial all use BPA-free packaging. Eden Foods uses BPA-free amber glass jars, but the lids do contain BPA. However, there is a vinyl coating on top of the BPA that prevents the food from coming into direct contact with the BPA.
Jars (like bottles but with wide openings at the top) made out of glass.
To safely can tomatoes under pressure, follow these steps: Wash and prepare the tomatoes. Fill jars with tomatoes, leaving space at the top. Add lemon juice or citric acid to each jar. Place lids on jars and tighten. Place jars in a pressure canner with water. Follow canner instructions for processing time and pressure. Allow jars to cool before storing.
There are many uses of glass jars. One common use is how some food items are packaged and sold in stores. Glass jars are also used for candles often.
To safely use pressure canning to preserve tomatoes, follow these steps: Wash and prepare the tomatoes. Fill jars with tomatoes, leaving proper headspace. Add lemon juice or citric acid to each jar to ensure acidity. Seal jars with lids and rings. Place jars in a pressure canner with the appropriate amount of water. Process jars at the recommended pressure and time for your altitude. Allow jars to cool, check seals, and store in a cool, dark place.
One can purchase glass storage jars at a local Walmart, The Container Store or Target. Glass jars can also be found at dollar stores, Canadian Tire, and Winners.
Yes, plants can be grown in glass jars as long as they have proper drainage, sunlight, and water.