{"product_id":"mrs-wages-mrs-wages-citric-acid","title":"Mrs. Wages® Mrs. Wages® Citric Acid","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USDA recommends the addition of citric acid to each jar of canned tomatoes to reduce potential botulism risk. For more information click here.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough tomatoes are generally thought of as high-acid fruits, a few varieties have higher known pH levels making them more susceptible to the spores of Clostridium botulinum. The addition of Mrs. Wages® Citric Acid raises the acidity and lowers the pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure safe acidity, add 1\/2 teaspoon of citric acid to every quart of tomatoes (for pints, uses 1\/4 teaspoon citric acid). Contents of this package will process approximately 50 quarts of tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Weight: 5 oz. (141.8g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor home canning tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element uppercase\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCitric Acid, less than 2% Silicone Dioxide (Anticaking).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is necessary to ensure safe acidity for both the boiling water and pressure canning process when preserving whole, crushed or juiced tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e¼ tsp Mrs. Wages® Citric Acid per pint or ½ tsp Mrs. Wages® Citric Acid per quart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis container of Mrs. Wages® Citric Acid will provide acidification to 50 quarts of tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mrs. Wages","offers":[{"title":"12 oz","offer_id":53866064445806,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/0126\/3214\/files\/product-media-440735.jpg?v=1780427803","url":"https:\/\/deperetruevalue.com\/products\/mrs-wages-mrs-wages-citric-acid","provider":"De Pere True Value Rental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}