Preserving Crossword

7. A high temperature, high pressure method needed for safety canning low-acid foods like meats and many vegetables
9. Briefly scalding vegetables in boiling water to stop enzyme activity before further processing
10. A low temperature method that halts bacterial growth, often used for meats and vegetables
11. A canning technique where jars are fully submerged in boiling water for a specified time

1. The gap left at the top of a jar to allow for expansion during the canning process
2. A general term or preventing food spoilage by canning, pickling, drying, or other methods
3. preserving foods in vinegar or brine, often resulting in a tangy or sour flavor
4. removing moisture from foods to extend shelf life
5. heating food in liquid before placing them into jars for canning
6. placing uncooked foods directly into jar before covering with liquid and processing
8. A technique for preserving fruits by coating or mixing them sweet crystals