Air bubbles in chutney - help please, I made some marrow chutney in glass jars last month, and just happened to notice yesterday, there were air bubbles around quarter to half an inch approx. in the mixture which I remember was very thick when I potted it, am worried about botulism, one jar lid popped the other didn't that in itself may not be a problem as I may have cooled it a little before potting. the jars are very full.
I would not have noticed the problem if the mixture had not been on the pale side, I usually make date and lemon which is dark and more difficult to notice any holes.
I researched this on the internet yesterday, but am not sure of the qualifications of the people giving their opinions. What is the difference between danger of air pockets and opening a jar for use, when air will get into a jar anyhow? Am quite certain I used correct acidity and am inclined to make a sweet chutney, perhaps it is better to ditch them.
Thank you in advance for reading this.
I would not have noticed the problem if the mixture had not been on the pale side, I usually make date and lemon which is dark and more difficult to notice any holes.
I researched this on the internet yesterday, but am not sure of the qualifications of the people giving their opinions. What is the difference between danger of air pockets and opening a jar for use, when air will get into a jar anyhow? Am quite certain I used correct acidity and am inclined to make a sweet chutney, perhaps it is better to ditch them.
Thank you in advance for reading this.
