Canned Foods For Special Diets

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CANNED FOODS FOR SPECIAL DIETS

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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.

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



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