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                   DO YOUR CANNED FOODS PASS THIS TEST?

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Information                      Canning

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  OVERALL APPEARANCE
  
  * Good proportion of solid to liquid
  
  * Full pack with proper headspace
  
  * Liquid just covering solid.
  
  * Free of air bubbles.
  
  * Free of imperfections - stems, cores, seeds
  
  * Good seals
  
  * Practical pack that is done quickly and easily
  
  FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
  
  * Pieces uniform in size and shape
  
  * Characteristic, uniform color
  
  * Shape retained - not broken or mushy
  
  * Proper maturity
  
  LIQUID OR SYRUP
  
  * Clear and free from sediment
  
  * USDA Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539 (rev. 1994)
  * Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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