I'm going to preserve some Meyer lemons and purchased two acrylic canisters with kids that have silicone seals.

Question

Is this a safe material to use when combining acidic lemons and a lot of salt for an extended period of time?

Pegeen · Accepted Answer

Personally, I wouldn't preserve anything in a plastic container. The acid might likely interact with the plastic and affect the food.

Pamela731 · Answer

Oh I think it's just hilarious! I had three kids in55 weeks and silicone seals would have been a lot cheaper than Huggies.:)

Pegeen · Answer

Pamela, hope you don't mind the joshing! Just some silly fun. I'm getting the feeling some of us do wish kids came with optional seals. :-)

Pamela731 · Answer

Oh my! And to think I came in second at the local spelling bee championship! Haha!

Pegeen · Answer

Snort  :-)

creamtea · Answer

Where did you find kids with silicone seals?  Mine arrived without them.

Pegeen · Answer

healthierkitchen - No. It does not have to be sealed with a "canning bath" process. Just a tight lid on a refrigerated jar.

Pegeen · Answer

Pierino, I know you meant Gorilla glue.

healthierkitchen · Answer

If it's lemons preserved in salt and lemon juice and then refrigerated after the intitial curing, does it have to be carefully sealed?  I just use a regular lid on a canning jar.

pierino · Answer

Always a good idea to seal your kids with silicone so that you don't have to listen to them.

cratecooking · Answer

I agree with Pegeen regarding the plastic. Every winter I preserve mine in quart-sized Mason jars.

I'm going to preserve some Meyer lemons and purchased two acrylic canisters with kids that have silicone seals.

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