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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