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Processing of Acidified Foods – Jams, Jellies, Pickles, BBQ and Hot Sauces

May 27, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

For farms and food business developing value-added products – this training is a must!

Agenda:

  • What is an Acid/Acidified Foods?
  • Microbiological hazards associated with acidified canned foods
  • Importance of pH and water activity
  • pH of common fruits and vegetables
  • Principles of processing of acidified foods
  • Applicable food safety regulations
  • Basic aspects of labeling
  • How to complete FDA process filings?

Training runs from 9 am to 4 pm.

The training is subsidized through WSDA-SCBG #12 (2022-2025) titled “Educational Tools for the Small and Very Small Value-Added Specialty Crop Growers and Food Processors”.

Trainer: Dr. Girish Ganjyal, WSU Extension Food Processing Specialist

Photo credit: WSU Insider

Organizer

Jess Sappington
Phone:
(360) 228-7308
Email:
jess.sappington@wsu.edu
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