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Why is it necessary to heat process home canned foods?

April 26, 2017canned foods heat Home necessary process

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Why is it necessary to heat process home canned foods?

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“Processing” or “heat processing” home canned foods is necessary to destroy all the microorganisms that could cause food spoilage and to vent air from the jar in order for a vacuum seal to form. Processing filled jars for the correct length of time, following approved guidelines will assure the product is safe to store on the shelf.