November 2025 - Magazine - Page 126
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Why Start Canning Food?
Many individuals and families can food because it allows food to be
stored without a refrigerator or freezer. If you have not purchased
self-sealing jars, it might take a bit more time and effort to seal the
jars.
Others can food because it can store nutrition. This is ideal for those
concerned about the sugar or salt content of fruits or vegetables at
the grocery store. If you decide to purchase food at a farmer9s market, canning food can make it so that your family can enjoy the
food you purchased year-round. How long will your food last once
you can food? You can enjoy the food for up to about five years.
Another great reason to begin canning food is to allow a family to
build an emergency stockpile of off grid food. This means that your
family will have access to food even in case of an emergency. For
example, some families might begin canning food to keep a winter
supply of food.
