Canned Foods for Special Diets

Title:
Canned Foods for Special Diets

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Canning,
Information




Ingredients:









 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.


 


 ======================================================= === * USDA


 Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539 (rev. 1994) * Meal-Master format


 courtesy of Karen Mintzias


 


 From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini