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Source: My own experience.
By Raymonde from North Bay, Ontario
Editor's Note: Some readers have pointed out that using wax for sealing jars has fallen out of favor for food safety reasons.
Here's a note about this from an extension site: "Don't seal jelly products with paraffin wax. Over time, paraffin wax begins to pull back from the sides of the jar, creating openings where mold and yeast can enter and contaminate the product. Also, paraffin can catch on fire if overheated. If you detect mold growth, throw out the entire contents. Always seal jars of jelly products with a two-piece canning lid."
Source: NC Cooperative Extension
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09/24/2008
*g*
Around here my jam disappears so fast that spoilage is the last concern. Thank you for a handier way to do things.
By Anna (Guest Post)
09/24/2008
It is no longer considered safe to preserve jelly or jam with just a paraffin wax coating.
By Cariboo Lady (Guest Post)
09/23/2008
This old technique is considered to be NOT FOOD SAFE. It does not keep all impurities from entering the container. For short term use in the frig would be ok. But not to be trusted for long term use. Please be careful.
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