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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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