Canned Foods For Special Diets

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Title: Canned Foods For Special Diets
Categories: Canning, Information
Yield: 1 servings


The cost of commercially canned special diet food often prompts interest
in preparing these products at home. Some low-sugar and low-salt foods
may be easily and safely canned at home. However the color, flavor and
texture of these foods may be different than expected and be less
acceptable.

CANNING WITHOUT SUGAR

In canning regular fruits without sugar, it is very important to select
fully ripe but firm fruits of the best quality. Prepare these as
described for hot-packs for each fruit, but use water or regular
unsweetened fruit juices instead of sugar syrup. (For more information
see additional publications for individual fruits.) Juice made from the
fruit being canned is best. Blends of unsweetened apple, pineapple, and
white grape juice are also good for filling over solid fruit pieces.
Adjust headspaces and lids and use the processing recommendations given
for regular fruits. Add sugar substitutes, if desired, when serving.

CANNING WITHOUT SALT (REDUCED SODIUM)

To can tomatoes, vegetables, meats, poultry, and seafood, follow the
normal procedures for canning, but omit the salt. In these products,
salt seasons the food but is not necessary to ensure its safety. Add
salt substitutes, if desired, when serving.

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* USDA Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539 (rev. 1994)
* Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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