Attractive and Safe Food Preservation Exhibits

There’s nothing to compare with rows of home canned goods on the shelf. Preserving the season’s bounty is an aim many people strive for.

For all food preservation products, it is important to follow recommended processing procedures for a top quality product that is safe and wholesome for your family. Check with the Cooperative Extension Service for the latest USDA publications that give recommended procedure. It is important that you have not only an attractive exhibit, but one that is safe.

Jars - All canned products should be packed in clean, clear, standard size canning jars (jars and lids manufactured for home canning). Jars should be perfectly sealed with standard, two piece lids that are free from rust or other deterioration.

Labels – Jars should be clean and labeled with the following information: name of product, date processed, type of pack, method used, time of processing, pounds of pressure (if appropriate), and name of exhibitor. All exhibits must be in standard containers in the size recommend for each product. Low acid exhibits are not opened for judging.

In judging canned products, three factors should be considered: the product, the liquid, and the pack of the product.

For more information on canned good for exhibit stop by the CES office located in the Jarvis Office Center to purchase publication FNH-00261 Attractive and Safe Food Preservation Exhibits.

With the Deltana Fair coming up it’s never too early to start thinking about getting products ready for exhibit.