The ingredients that I have in the mason jar,are dry ingredients for a cake.My friend wants me to put all?

Question

dry ingredients in a jar,and I guess it needs to be sealed so that air doesnt get in?I am having a hard time making sure that the jars are air tight.Every time I put the lids on,they pop-so I know there is air in there.I have been doing 12 jars since 5pm tonite!help!

Answer 1

I have made these before. You don't have to seal them. They won't spoil. Only foods that are canned (processed)have to seal, and that is done with heat.

Answer 2

Do not put dry ingredients in a water bath caner. You will damage the products inside, you will damage the seal on the jar and it is unnecessary. If there are cooked products or things that spoil inside the jar, then all ingredients need to be cooked-- then you need to create a vacuum pressure seal via water bath canning.

You mentioned these are dog biscuits going to a show for sale.

Are you licensed for that? Even pet foods require a license.

Producing 200 requires you to have a packing and distribution license. This is required by the FDA!!

I, too, make dog biscuits. I cannot sell or freely-distrubute my biscuits without a license and without meeting certain criteria!!

Even if you say "not fit for human consumption" you cannot legally sell any product for animal consumption without using an approved kitchen (it has to meet certain criteria) with approved sanitary methods. You also must use certain ingredients and you must label the animal food with nutritional guidelines (just like what's on your food) and a detailed ingredient list.

Selling these items without a proper food license will lead to a lawsuit.

DO NOT distribute these without the proper license and labeling, even if this is a local distribution at a local show. You will get caught and you will get sued. It is not worth it.

(I apologize if you're not from the states. I just know the laws here in the states and you should be aware of them if that's where you're distributing your product. If you're overseas, I'd check with your local regulatory office on what is required so you don't face legal charges for illegal production of a product.)

Answer 3

You aren't going to get a seal on the Mason jars like you would if you were canning. Usually with the "cake mix in a jar" recipes they aren't stored for a long time so the lid and the screw ring should be just fine. Think about how you store flour, sugar, brown sugar, etc. in your pantry - you keep them air tight but they aren't vacuum sealed. Your jar mixes will be fine

Answer 4

since the ingredients are dry, i dont think you really have to keep trying. i think the mason jars, with the lids on, will keep the mixture just fine for a long while. i would not spend anymore time screwing on lids that pop up..it will be fine...get some sleep...

Answer 5

I think it would be easier if you got a vacuum sealer if you are going to be putting dry ing up. The machine comes with bags or you can use any good quality plastic bags and the machine vacuums out the air(ALL of it) Prob around 25.00 or less. Easier than jars and cheaper too and dont hafta worry about breaking.

Answer 6

pack down really well make sure your wiping the rim free of any ingredients that may have gotten on there then screw the lid on some people will put a piece of matterial over the lid then screw the band on over top of that

Answer 7

try heating the jars so the air gets out

Answer 8

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