Four Reasons Canning Jar Contents Darken First, how pressure canners work to keep food safe. Pressure Canners basically heat the jars to a temperature high enough to destroy the microorganisms that could cause food spoliage and or foodborne illness. The heating process also removes air from the product and creates a vacuum which helps to prevent recontamination by harmful microorganisms.
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