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Canning is a primary food preservation technology that takes advantage of excess fruit production. In this publication, Purdue researchers explain how to make tropical fruit butter. Types of jars and sterilization proced  More...
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El proceso de temperado juega un papel muy importante en la producción de chocolate. En esta publicación, investigadores de la Universidad Purdue y Perú explican cómo se realiza este proceso,  More...
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The COVID pandemic has put additional focus and stress on the food supply chain, necessitating a focus on food preservation techniques to protect farmers and consumers. In this publication, Purdue University researchers  More...
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Cocoa-based products are rich in fat and sugar, which can have negative effects on health. In this publication, two Purdue University researchers explain the options available for replacing sugar in chocolate processing,  More...
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Tempering plays a vital role in the production of chocolate. In this publication, researchers from Purdue University and Peru explain how tempering is done, how the process can work for small and artisanal operations, an  More...
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This Nature of Teaching lesson plan teaches students how transportation of food and food waste affects the environment. Students will expand their vocabulary, broaden their geography and have fun working on their math sk  More...
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Thinking about raising poultry in your backyard? You aren't alone. Interest in backyard chickens (and ducks and turkeys) is growing. From a food safety perspective, two Purdue University researchers offer advice (first,  More...
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Foodborne illness is an economic burden to public health; one in six Americans are sickened annually from consuming contaminated food. Teenagers are increasingly involved in food handling. This curriculum, based on the  More...
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This publication, by three Purdue researchers, is another in a series about Home-based Vendors. It focuses on major food-handling and sanitation practices, including personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, safe food s  More...
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Disasters and pandemics can quickly cause disruptions up and down the food supply chain. But farmers, entrepreneurs and other producers have options, two Purdue University professors say, such as thermal processing of ra  More...
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Indiana law allows a home-based vendor (HBV) to be exempt from regulation as ''food establishments.'' This publication, by four Purdue researchers, will help HBVs understand safe food handling practices and labeling requ  More...
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This article will help farmers and entrepreneurs who produce food products in their homes for sale at farmers markets and roadside stands to navigate h  More...

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The ServSafe Manager Book helps students prepare to take the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam The book covers critical principles including: personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature  More...

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This is a promotional card to hand out to potential consumers to encourage them to use the FoodLink website.

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This is the most up to date canning guide currently available, and Purdue Extension is the only authorized retailer.

Introducing the USDA's New Complete Guide to Home Canning - a 196 page, full-color, spir  More...

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This is the most up to date canning guide currently available, and Purdue Extension is the only authorized retailer.

Introducing the USDA's New Complete Guide to Home Canning - a 196 page, full-color, spi  More...

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Canning Canning can be a fun and economical way to make fresh foods available year-round. Don't take chances with canning recipes handed down over the years. Use procedures that have been scientifically tested to ensure  More...
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Freezing is a quick, convenient, and easy method of preserving foods in the home. Frozen foods are easy to serve because most of the preparation is done before freezing. Freezing preserves nutritive quality so that froze  More...
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Meat and poultry can be preserved for longer-term storage through canning, drying, or freezing. Whether it is game from a recent hunt or product bought on sale from the store, these preservation techniques provide the op  More...
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Dried foods are tasty, nutritious, lightweight, and easy to store and use. The energy input is less than what is needed to freeze or can, and the storage space is less than that needed for canning jars and freezer contai  More...
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Dried foods are tasty, nutritious, lightweight, and easy to store and use. The energy input is less than what is needed to freeze or can, and the storage space is less than that needed for canning jars and freezer contai  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your pear harvest? Bartlett, Bosc, Anjou, and Comice are best for preserving. Kieffer is acceptable. Seckel pears are suitable for pickled and spiced products. This 3-page (PDF) publication  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your cherry harvest? All sweet or sour cherries can be used. This 3-page (PDF) publication gives an overview of the process.  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your strawberry harvest? Northeaster, Earliglow, Guardian, Redchief, Jewel, and Sparkle are usually excellent-quality berries for freezing. Most other varieties are suitable, especially for  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your blueberry harvest? You can preserve any variety. This 3-page (PDF) publication gives an overview of the process.  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your peach harvest? The best varieties for this are Glenglo, Ernie's Choice, Cresthaven, John Boy, Loring, Redhaven, and Sunhigh. Elberta is less acceptable. All are yellow free-stone peache  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your apple harvest? For freezing, select apple varieties that are crisp and firm and not mealy textured, such as Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Jonathan, York Imperial, or Granny Smith. This  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your fruit harvest? The following recipes for fruit fillings are excellent and safe products. Each canned quart makes one 8- to 9-nch pie. Fillings also may be used as toppings on desserts o  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your harvest? Prepare them as jelly, jam, or spreads for use year-round. This 5-page (PDF) publication gives an overview of the process.  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your herbs? Dry them! This 2-page (PDF) publication gives an overview of the process.  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your pepper harvest? Can or freeze them. This 4-page (PDF) publication includes recipes and tells you how.  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your green bean harvest? Can or freeze them. This 2-page (PDF) publication describes the process.  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your sweet corn harvest? Most sweet corn varieties are acceptable for canning and freezing. Bodacious and Incredible are good extra-sweet yellow varieties. Temptation, Delectable, and Provid  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your cucumber harvest? Turn them into pickles! This 5-page (PDF) publication describes the process and includes recipes to help you preserve the harvest.  More...
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Looking for a way to preserve your cabbage harvest? Ferment and transform that cabbage into sauerkraut. This 3-page (PDF) publication describes the process to help you preserve the harvest.  More...
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How long can you store food before its quality deteriorates or it is no longer safe to eat? This publication provides handling tips and recommendations for storing food in your cupboards, refrigerator, or freezer. 15 pag  More...
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This publication provides information about fruits and vegetables that are in season in Indiana during the spring. It describes how to select, prepare, and store broccoli, spinach, and strawberries. It also includes reci  More...
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This publication provides information about fruits and vegetables that are in season in Indiana during the summer. It describes how to select, prepare, and store cantaloupe, carrots, grapes, and tomatoes. It also include  More...
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This publication provides information about fruits and vegetables that are in season in Indiana during the autumn. It describes how to select, prepare, and store apples, pumpkins, watermelon, and winter squash. It also i  More...
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Many biologically derived substances exhibit antimicrobial properties in the foods in which they normally are found or may be developed for commercial use as additives to other foods requiring preservation. In this 103-p  More...

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This publication provides food entrepreneurs with a basic overview of various food preservation techniques, including refrigeration, drying, pasteurization, thermal processing, and acidifying, including fermentation. It  More...
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This publication provides a description of red and confused flour beetles. These beetles are often confused due to their appearance and biology. This publication provides facts about the biology, behavior and food prefer  More...
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Many kinds of cereal products and other foods stored in kitchen cabinets or elsewhere in the home may become infested with insects or other organisms commonly referred to as "pantry pests". This 4-page publication lists  More...
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This publication discusses selecting the proper fruit, containers, and facilities for storage.  More...
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This publication discusses the location, culture, propagation, and preservation of herbs. A list of selected herbs for gardens in Indiana is also included.  More...
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Many fruits and vegetables picked in their prime can be stored in basements, cellars, out-buildings, and pits so long as adequate ventilation to allow cold outdoor air inside is provided. The storage areas described here  More...
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This publication will help you get your small garden off to a good start and guide you to maximizing the rewards from your gardening efforts. The publication offers advice about planning, seed selection, transplanting, s  More...
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