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When canning food, the acidity of a food product is a critical factor that determines the safety and quality of the product.

Are you in the market for a pressure canner and confused by the many models and features available? Read on to discover some features to consider.

To preserve high-quality frozen foods it is important to understand the freezing process.

With careful processing, peas can be preserved to be enjoyed throughout the year.

When certain fruits and vegetables are cut, the exposure of the flesh to oxygen results in enzymatic browning. There are a number of ways to prevent this from occurring.

Canning terms can be confusing. Words that meant one thing many years ago may mean something totally different in today's canning directions. Let's take a look at some basic canning terms and procedures.

Reasons for reducing sugar in canning include flavor preferences for less sweetness, desire for reduced calories, and special dietary restrictions. The good news: it is possible to can fruits with little or no added sugar!

Freezing is by far the most popular method of preserving strawberries.

The popularity of salsa and the ease of growing tomatoes in the home garden make this condiment one of the most popular for home canners. How safe is the salsa you make?

The following are some commonly asked food preservation questions and their answers.

Learn the science of fermenting pickles and sauerkraut while exploring safe, research-based food preservation methods.

Food can be a source of great pleasure, but it also can be dangerous if it is not handled and prepared correctly.

What causes lids to buckle, warp, or bulge upward?

Learn how to safely preserve food at home through Penn State Extension's workshops on Home Food Preservation.

It's time to plan ahead for home canning this summer. Start by checking your equipment and supplies. Proper equipment in good condition is required for safe, high quality home canned food.

Learn safe, research-based methods for water bath and atmospheric steam canning, proper pectin use, and preparation of jams, jellies, pickled vegetables, and chutneys.

Attendees can learn how to preserve food safely at home at regional events.

Important practices for controlling bacteria in the kitchen also apply to food preservation.

Before refrigeration, berries were dried for use throughout the year. Drying concentrates the flavor of berries making them a quick and delicious snack.

The following advice should help home canners decide whether or not they should process tomatoes or potatoes that show visible signs of late blight infestation.

Have you ever heard that some methods of canning are not recommended, but you don't understand why?

Learn the basics of drying foods at home, including safe methods, equipment considerations, and practical uses for dehydrated foods.

Discover how to safely preserve food at home through Penn State Extension's live webinars on Home Food Preservation.

Learn the basics of pressure canning, dehydrating, and freezing as methods to preserve wild game.

The bacteria Listeria monocytogenes is particularly harmful to pregnant women, newborns, children, elderly, and immune compromised individuals.