Canning Jars

Canning jars are glass jars suitable for preserving food for extended periods of time. Canning jars are popularly made out of glass due to its heat-resistant and impermeable qualities. Glass canning jars can withstand hot and cold-fill applications as well as disinfection via boiling water. Additionally, glass does not allow chemicals to leach into its contents, protecting the flavor and integrity.

The best canning jars should provide an airtight seal to preserve food. By preventing oxygen from entering the jar, the products inside are less likely to lose their freshness, spoil, and grow bacteria.

Canning jars are available in many sizes. The Cary Company offers small canning jars as miniscule as 1 oz.

Empty canning jars can be reused indefinitely as long as they are properly maintained and thoroughly cleaned between use. When cleaning, canning jars should be soaked in hot, soapy water, rinsed, and dried well. For particularly pungent jars, consider adding a deodorizing agent like baking soda or salt.

Damaged canning jars should be disposed of. Jars with chips and cracks run the risk of letting oxygen into the product, leading to spoilage. In order to use your canning jars for many years, make sure to store it in a cool, dry place.

Safe canning consists of heating canning jars in order to destroy microorganisms, such as bacteria, and create a vacuum seal. In the canning process, there are two instances during which your jars will be exposed to high temperature: first at sterilization and second during the canning process. 

You should explore how to sterilize canning jars before filling them. You can disinfect canning jars by submerging the washed jars in boiling water.

Likewise, during the canning process, your canning jars will be exposed to high heat in order to create an airtight seal. The optimal method for doing so depends on the acidity of the product being canned. Processing time, pressure, and temperature is dependent on elevation as well as the jar size and style. 

Generally, a boiling water bath or steam canner at a temperature of 212 °F is recommended for canning jars with high acid foods (fruits, pickled products, salsa). A pressure canner at a temperature of 240-250 °F is strongly suggested for canning jars with low acid foods (vegetables, soups, mixtures).

Extensive Selection: Cary has a large selection of canning jars as well as labeling and design services to make sure we have the perfect fit for your business needs.

Quality Assurance: We take the reliability and safety of our containers seriously and we ensure our products and services meet strict quality standards.

Competitive Pricing: To be a cost-effective solution for your canning jar needs, we offer wholesale and bulk pricing for most of our products. 

Expert Support: Contact our friendly team of experts at 630.629.6600 for any questions you may have about our canning jars, design and label services, and guide you through your purchase.