Terms for Canning and Preserving

Excerpt from the Popular Kitchen Series magabook Canning & Preserving with permission from its publisher, BowTie magazines, a division of BowTie Inc. Purchase Canning & Preserving here. Ascorbic acid: vitamin C in powdered form; used to prevent discoloration of light-colored fruits; can be purchased at a pharmacy. Bacteria:naturally occuring microorganisms that can spoil food. Blanch: […]