These lids are not suitable for canning: the reasons are named

It is a very common problem when a can of preserves explodes and the food spoils. Very often, this situation happens not because of a recipe violation but because of improperly selected lids.

Therefore, the FoodOboz editorial team will tell you which lids are not suitable for canning. There are several types.

There are different lids for canning:

• white metal;
• yellow;
• golden lids with a lacquer coating on the inside and outside.

In order for vegetables and fruits to look good and keep well, the marinade must contain a preservative (citric acid or vinegar). Therefore, it is very important that the lid has a special lacquered coating. If not, the material will oxidize.

For this reason, uncoated white metal lids should not be used for long-term preservation not only for vegetables and jams but also for meat and legume preparations as the protein will react with the lid material.

Which lids are best to use

Choose lids that have a lacquered coating on the outside and inside. This material is chemically resistant to acids and is very versatile.

How to check the lid

If you cannot determine whether your lid is suitable for canning, moisten a cotton ball with acetone and wipe the lid from the inside. If there is a yellow or green mark on the surface, do not close the jar with such a lid.

Earlier, OBOZ.UA reported how to prepare food for the winter so that it remains useful