The secrets of canning. A complete exposition of the theory and art of the canning industry by Schwaab Ernest F

Author:Schwaab, Ernest F. [from old catalog]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Canning and preserving
Publisher: Baltimore, J. Murphy & co.
Published: 1890-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

Maryland, outside of Baltimore, it is packed almost exclusively. In packing, the tomatoes are first scalded by placing them in a wire basket, or better still a Tomato Scalder, and dipping into a scalding tank just long enough to loosen the skin. They are then peeled, 3 cents a bucket being paid for this, passed to the packing table, packed as solid as possible in the cans which are then placed on the capping tray and passed to the capper who solders on the cap, leaving open the exhaust or vent. Tomatoes are put up in 2-Sb. and 3-ft). cans at a cost of about 90 cts. per case of former, $1.20 per case of latter. Good demand and margin.

TO PACKERS.

Note. —It is impossible to state exactly what prices are paid by the packers of the country for their raw material, as prices paid are governed entirely by the season, quality, and section of country. Hence, in making contracts one must use his own judgment. We have, however, given a scale of prices which will guide the packer. The condition of the product offered should be carefully looked into, and the price graded accordingly. If a packer rushes ahead and commences an early pack he will have to pay higher prices than he will if he waits a while till the raw material becomes more plentiful. On the other hand if he waits too long he will not be able to make a full pack before the season is over, besides he will run the risk of getting inferior material. These considerations, together with the prospective prices of the canned product, should guide him in his course of action. Great care and judgment is needed in this business and one cannot afford to go into it until he has carefully considered the situation. He should examine the crop reports, see where he can place his goods and at what probable price. He should have a thorough knowledge of the situation both as regards present prices and the outlook of raw material and canned goods. It often happens that in some sections there is a full yield of fruits or vegetables while in others not more than half a yield.

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