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Subject - ClearJel
QUESTION - Where can I purchase ClearJel for thickening canned fruits and jams?

ANSWER - ClearJel is a heat stable starch that is sometimes available in candy making or baking supply stores or in stores with a good home canning department.


Here are a few contacts:


Altrista - call 1-800-240-3340 for canning questions or 1-800-392-2575 to place an order or visit http://www.homecanning.com/can/ALOrder.asp?P=1326


KitchenKrafts - call at 1-800-776-0575 or 1-563-535-8000 or visit http://www.kitchenkrafts.com


Sweet Celebrations - call 1-800-328-6722 or visit
http://www.sweetc.com/

See the article below on ClearJel applications.


Food Preservation Fact Sheet FP02-08 "CLEARJEL® for Canning and Feezing"