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CNning Orange Juice #862693

Asked March 28, 2024, 8:42 AM EDT

You clearly state that orange juice can be safely canned, however you don't indicate if this applies strictly to fresh squeezed or if a commercial bottle of pure orange juice would also fall under the safe canning guidelines. Can I have clarity please? Thank you!

Baker County Oregon

Expert Response

Hi Sandra, I'm sorry, can you help me with the source? In the OSU Extension Canning Fruits publication, PNW 199, the Fruit Juice recipe refers to fruits that are mentioned in the publication separately. Other than that, I'm not familiar with another source for canned oranges or orange juice. Fresh squeezed or commercial orange juice alone is not recommended for canning, but it can be safely frozen. Oranges and orange juice can be a tasty ingredient in a wide range of products when acid, like more acidic foods, bottled lemon juice or vinegar (and sometimes sugar) are included. The new Ball Blue Book (2024) is a good source of creative, safe and tested recipes.
Glenda Hyde, Associate Professor of Practice Replied April 01, 2024, 8:32 PM EDT

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-extension/featured/orange-juice-safe-canning#:~:text=Yes%2C%20it%20is%20safe%20to,in%20a%20boiling%20water%20canner.


Oregon State Extension.

The Question Asker Replied April 01, 2024, 9:26 PM EDT
Thank you Sandra. Please use the advice I posted for you.
Glenda Hyde, Associate Professor of Practice Replied April 02, 2024, 7:28 PM EDT

I'm sorry, I just want to clarify: so Oregon State Extension is not correct in saying orange juice can be canned?

The Question Asker Replied April 02, 2024, 7:35 PM EDT
Hi Sandra, I'm sorry about my delayed response. I have been out of the office.
The research has been updated. This Ask Extension response has been removed from our web page.
Glenda Hyde, Associate Professor of Practice Replied April 12, 2024, 5:30 PM EDT

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