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Hot-Fill-Hold Process for Acid and Acidified Foods

by Kelly Getty Rashmi Gaikwad

MF3671

The Hot-Fill-Hold method is used specifically for acid and acidified foods. In this method there is no need to apply pressure because the natural acidity and/or addition of acids lowers the pH and inhibits the growth harmful bacteria. This fact sheet outlines the process and some of the factors involved. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2024

Water Activity of Foods

by Kelly Getty Rashmi Gaikwad

MF3674

Understanding and controlling water activity levels are integral components of ensuring the quality and safety of food items as related to regulatory compliance and the overall preservation of various food products. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2024

Using a Digital Thermometer for Food Products

by Kelly Getty Rashmi Gaikwad

MF3673

In the food industry, digital thermometers play a vital role in ensuring food safety and quality by accurately monitoring cooking, storage, and processing temperatures. Usage of these thermometers helps in upholding food industry and regulatory standards. This fact sheet outlines the uses of digital thermometers and calibration tips. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Sep 2024

Kombucha Fermentation

by Kelly Getty Rashmi Gaikwad

MF3672

Kombucha is a fermented effervescent beverage made by the addition of tea leaves into boiled water and adding sugar for a sweet tea mixture. Once the sweet tea is cooled, then a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts is added. This fact sheet outlines the process and some factors to consider. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Sep 2024

Cooking for One or Two: Fact Sheet

by Christina Holmes Clara Misenhelter

MF3659

Cooking for one or two people is more than preparing meals; it is an opportunity to focus on your health, make time for yourself, or to create an opportunity to have a meaningful conversation with someone else. Planning, preparing, and consuming balanced meals at home can help maintain weight, control chronic illness, and meet daily nutritional needs. Includes recipes and tips for cooking smaller meals. 8 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2024

Cooking for One or Two: Fact Sheet, Spanish

by Christina Holmes Clara Misenhelter

MF3659S

Translated into Spanish. Cooking for one or two people is more than preparing meals; it is an opportunity to focus on your health, make time for yourself, or to create an opportunity to have a meaningful conversation with someone else. Planning, preparing, and consuming balanced meals at home can help maintain weight, control chronic illness, and meet daily nutritional needs. Includes recipes and tips for cooking smaller meals. 8 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2024

Assessing SPS Capacity in Bangladesh (Sanitary and Phytosanitary System)

by Mahbub Alam

SB666

The USDA studied the Bangladeshi Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Systems. The food safety risk chain in Bangladesh needs to be strengthened. Food safety risk is a detriment to food security, public health, and is an obstacle to an export program.

Published Date: Feb 2015

Frostings and Fillings Worksheet

by Karen Blakeslee

4H1171

This worksheet can help 4-H exhibitors determine if their frostings or fillings are safe at room temperatures. 2 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Jun 2024

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Cherries

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1180

When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These tested methods can be used to process sweet or sour cherries. Revised. 4 pages, color

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Spanish: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Strawberries: (Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras: Fresas)

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1178S

Revised. Translated into Spanish. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These tested methods can be used to process strawberries. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jan 2024

Spanish: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Beans: (Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras: Los Frijoles)

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1179S

Revised. Translated into Spanish. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. The following safety-tested methods can be used for preserving snap and Italian beans, and dry beans. 6 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jan 2024

Spanish: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Cherries: (Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras: Cerezas)

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1180S

Revised. Translated into Spanish. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These tested methods can be used to process sweet or sour cherries. 4 pages, color

Revision Date: Jan 2024

Spanish: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Vegetables: (Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras: las Verduras)

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1181S

Revised. Translated into Spanish. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety tested methods can be used for freezing and canning vegetables popular in Kansas. 12 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jan 2024

Spanish: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Peaches: (Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras: Melocotones)

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1182S

Revised. Translated into Spanish. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These safety tested methods can be used for apricots and nectarines as well as peaches. 6 pages, color

Revision Date: Jan 2024

Spanish: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Sweet Corn: (Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras: Maíz Dulce)

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1183S

Revised. Karen Blakeslee. Translated into Spanish. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used for freezing or canning sweet corn. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

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