Christina
@farmgirl
active 3 years, 1 month ago
Christina posted an update in the group Jams, Jellies, & Preserves 3 years, 1 month ago
I have a question about selling pickles at my local farmers market on the Big Island – after looking at the food that’s prohibited ( sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles?!) What are the most current (2021 ) allowed foods and if pickles are not included why not? I use a 5% vinegar which is the recommended strength even for commercial manufacturing
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Christina joined the group Canned Goods 3 years, 1 month ago
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Christina became a registered member 3 years, 1 month ago
As far as I know, the rules for Hawaii haven’t changed recently. The reason many states don’t allow canned foods is due to botulism concerns, which could potentially be deadly. Canned foods, when properly prepared, are perfectly safe, but their concern is that a home cook might not properly prepare them. I’m not saying that I agree with the…[Read more]