HOME & CRAFT DEPARTMENT
DIVISION C - CANNING
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| Tuesday, October 5 and Wednesday, October 6, 2010
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM with canning exhibit(s) and entry tag(s |
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| Thursday,
October 7, 2010 |
For
recommendations on canning, link to Clemson
Extension Service. |
1. |
The
Home and Craft Department
General Rules and Regulations shall apply. |
2. |
Canned
entries must be canned in this calendar year. |
3. |
No
canned entries should be re-entered in the Fair. |
4. |
Standard
canning jars are mandatory. |
5. |
Canning
jars must have jar rings and be sealed. |
6. |
Jelly,
Preserve, Jam and Marmalade entries must be heat sealed
(no paraffin). |
7. |
Fruit, Vegetable, Catsup, Sauces, and Relish entries must be canned in pint jars. |
8. |
Jam and Jelly entries only must be canned in 1/2 pint jars. |
9. |
Canned
entries are judged on appearance only. It is not customary
to open canned entries. |
10. |
Bread and Cakes in jars will not be accepted. |
USDA
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEAD SPACE IN CANNED FOODS |
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| Head space is the unfilled space above the food in a jar and below its lid. USDA recommends head space in specific foods as follows:
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| DO
YOUR CANNED GOODS PASS THIS TEST? |
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| OVERALL APPEARANCE
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
LIQUID OR SYRUP
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