Canning and Preserving the Food

                     Canning and Preserving  


Canning is an important, safe method of food preservation if practiced properly. The canning process involves placing foods in jars and heating them to a temperature that destroys microorganisms that could be a health hazard or cause the food to spoil.

Is Canning and Preserving are same?

Canning is a method of preserving food by processing the fruits or vegetables and then sealing the fresh foods in airtight containers. “Processing” is a method of cooking the food before sealing it in glass jars. The process of canning effectively sterilizes the bacteria that normally can cause spoilage.

How is canning preservation done?

Canning is a preservation method that involves placing foods in jars or similar containers and heating them to a temperature that destroys micro-organisms that cause food to spoil. During this heating process air is driven out of the jar and as it cools a vacuum seal is formed.
     

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