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Re: Getting Started With Your Food Storage

Krysta — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:45:21 -0000

From what I have read on the Church website, Brown Sugar has too much moisture to pack for long term storage. Canning Brown Sugar runs the risk of developing Botulism.
Here is what they say: "Products intended for longer-term storage (20–30 years or more) must (a) be low in oil content to avoid rancidity and (b) have about 10% or less moisture content to prevent microbial growth.
Warning: Botulism poisoning may result if moist products are stored in packaging that reduces oxygen (for example, cans, foil pouches, or bottles with oxygen absorber packets)." (Found on ProvidentLiving.org)

Re: Getting Started With Your Food Storage

Jodi and Julie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:21:33 -0000

I actually haven't canned my brown sugar. I have a few pounds stored just in the plastic bags they come in. I am planning to store molasses and make my own brown sugar out of my stored white sugar if it comes down to it in an emergency. This makes more sense for me since we don't use a lot of brown sugar.

Re: Getting Started With Your Food Storage

nataliegessell — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:51:03 -0000

I have been dry pack canning flour, wheat, rice and sugar for my food storage was about to purchase some brown sugar. Does any one know if I can brown sugar the same way I would can white sugar?