Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig for Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. It’s peach season in the Northwest. There are many ways to preserve peaches: Canning, freezing, spreads and condiments including salsa and pickled peaches. There’s something for everyone! Find research-based, tested, food safe recipes and directions by visiting the National […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Did you know some home canners are experimenting with “dry canning” vegetables? This involves putting raw vegetables in canning jars with no added liquid followed by pressure canning. Some consumers are even adding butter or ghee. This practice is unsafe. Safe […]
Transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig. Can Splenda® be used in home food preservation? The answer depends on the product being preserved. Splenda® can be used to sweeten liquids for canned fruits, but unlike sugar, it does not provide preservative benefits or help maintain color and texture. In traditional […]
Transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute. I’m Susie Craig. From Washington State University’s online Lunch and Learn Series, discover how to preserve food safely in a four-part series beginning June 8th. Sixty-minute classes are taught via Zoom and recorded for later viewing, making them ideal for busy schedules. Led by WSU Food […]
Transcript [ Music ] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. California has many dry, hot, sunny areas: Perfect to produce sun-dried tomatoes. After sliced tomatoes are placed on large wooden trays, they are often treated with sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide prevents spoilage caused by bacteria or fungi, prevents browning, […]
Transcript [ Music ] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Enjoy adding sun-dried tomatoes to hummus or pasta? The next two weeks, we focus on the food safety behind commercial sun-dried tomatoes. Just picked tomatoes arrive by truck to a dry yard. They are washed, sorted, sliced in half, inspected, and placed in large […]
Transcript [ Music ] From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know worldwide dried fruit production from 2023 to 2024 was estimated at 3.36 million metric tons. Next time you’re in a grocery or big box store, take a look at the variety of choices available to you. […]
Transcript [Music] This is Susie Craig. It’s time to get ready for the holidays. Did you know that more than 800 million pounds of cranberries are harvested each year in the United States? Cranberries are one of three fruits native to North America. Salsa, chutney, and conserves with cranberries are easy to prepare safely using […]
Transcript [music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Did you know Washington State produces 124 million 40-pound boxes of apples each year? Popular varieties include Gala, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Cosmic Crisp®. It’s the perfect time to preserve a little comfort making and preserving apple butter. […]
Transcript [music] I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. What comes next after capping or corking your flavored vinegar? Store bottles in a cool, dark place, preferably under refrigeration. Keeping them refrigerated preserves flavor and extends shelf life up to 3 months if tightly sealed. Flavor development takes time—at least 10 days, but for […]