Wednesday 13 March 2013

Canning


Today we are canning pears using the Boiling Water Canner method. Canning preserves foods by heating them to high temperatures.In the canning process,oxygen is driven out and a vacuum is formed.Boiling water temperature kills most food spoilage and food-borne illness microorganism.

The advantages and disadvantages are as below. 
Advantage
  • Destroys microorganisms & autolytic enzymes.

Disadvantage
  • Water-soluble nutrients can be lost into liquid in can.





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