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Sugar and salt-free canning

It is possible to eliminate the added sugar and salt in many home canning recipes, leaving only the naturally occurring amounts.

Not in all recipes, for sure. There is absolutely a small handful of traditional recipes that rely on either salt for safety (such as fermented foods), or sugar, to provide safety through reduced water-activity.

But it is possible to safely eliminate added salt and sugar in many if not most home canning recipes. In almost all home canning recipes, sugar and salt are added for purposes of flavour, texture, colour, etc, but not as a spoilage prevention agent or safety agent while the jars are sealed.

 

Contents

  • 1 Related topics for more information
    • 1.1 Sugar
    • 1.2 Salt
  • 2 National Center for Home Food Preservation FAQs on Salt and Sugar
  • 3 Penn State Extension on Salt and Sugar in Home Canning

Related topics for more information

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Sugar

Sugar’s role in home canning

Smarter sweet choices for your home canning

Home canning fruit sugar-free

Sugar-free jams and marmalades

No Sugar Needed Pectins

Home canning with stevia

Salt

The role of salt in home canning

Salt substitutes in home canning

Herbamare Salt Substitute

 

 

 

National Center for Home Food Preservation FAQs on Salt and Sugar

Is it safe to can food without salt? Yes. Salt is used for flavor only and is not necessary to prevent spoilage.

Is it safe to can meat and poultry without salt? Yes. Salt is used for flavor only and is not necessary for safe processing.

Is it safe to can fruits without sugar? Yes. Sugar is added to improve flavor, help stabilize color, and retain the shape of the fruit. It is not added as a preservative.

 

Penn State Extension on Salt and Sugar in Home Canning

Is it safe to can vegetables and meats without salt?

Yes. Salt is used for flavor only and is not necessary to prevent spoilage.
Is it safe to can fruits without sugar?

Yes. Sugar is added to improve flavor, help stabilize color, and retain the shape of the fruit. It is not added as a preservative.1

 

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  1. 11 Canning Questions and Answers. Well Preserved Column – Interview with Penn State Extension educators. Lancaster Farming. 12 May 2016.  ↩

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