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Preserving Your Bounty -- Jams and Jellies
(Posted on 9/24/2008)
Jelly, jams and preserves are all made from fresh fruit that has been processed to form a firm gel when cooled. The mechanism for the firm gel involves the plant material pectin, which is the glue that sticks plant cells together. The sugar content of jellies, jams and preserves is the reason we can use a low temperature preservation technique such as boiling water baths.
Events
Nutrition: Choices for Health
10/13/2008
Chef Charles
10/15/2008
NEST Family Fun Night
10/24/2008
Chef Charles
10/28/2008
Habits for Healthy Hearts
10/30/2008
Chef Charles
More Nutrition: Choices for Health events
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Staff
Sandra McLain
-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (319) 293-3039
Fax: (319) 293-3919
Email:
smclain@iastate.edu
Barbara Anderson
-Health and Wellness Specialist
Phone: 641.682.5491
Fax: 641.682.5148
Email:
bjanders@iastate.edu
Resources from ISU Extension
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Answer Line
Caring for Yourself and Others - from Iowa Concern
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Child Nutrition Program Leadership Academy
Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) and Family Nutrition Program (FNP)
Food for Fitness and Fun
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How Much are You Eating??
200 Dodge Street
Keosauqua
IA
(319) 293-3039
smclain@iastate.edu