flat sour

noun

First recorded in 1925–30

"Flat sour," perfectly harmless, appears often with inexperienced canners.

"Flat sour" affects peas, beans, asparagus and corn more than other vegetables.

However, the taste and odor are so disagreeable you will have no desire to eat "flat-sour" canned goods.

Flat-sour often causes annoyance to beginners in canning some vegetables, such as corn, peas, beans and asparagus.

This "flat-sour" is not harmful and must not be confused with "botulinus," which is harmful.

April 17, 2024axolotl

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