ASSUMPTIONS Can Hurt You!

[@dagneytaggart7707]

We must read ALL labels, now more than ever. They are messing with everything.

[@loriea1785]

Scary isn’t it ?

[@edwena6297]

I have always read the labels , way back in high school (1981). If I couldn't pronounce it , I wasn't eating it! Now that I'm a young senior citizen, a Grammy of 6 grandkids . It concerns me Even more!

[@lilcricket4379]

Every time a label changes It is legal to change ingredients, To lesser ingredients. Learned that from the Cosmetic bible. We are eating a bunch of industrial trash!

[@edwena6297]

A few weeks ago I tried a new premade croissant. It looked too perfect. Tasted a little weird. I read label, I saw in very small print, made with bioengineered ingredients! Didn't know what that meant till I looked it up!! I fixed a cup of green tea & drank water rest of day. Things like that, is just wrong!

[@kaykaykay892]

I have been reading labels much lately.

[@debralabarge614]

This lady is one of my favorite next door neighbors. I love having my morning coffee with her. 500 or 600 miles makes no difference. Love those hearts next door.

[@nikibrown1359]

LOL my ass off, GREAT COMMENT. You had me going. Be a comedian so we can all laugh.❤

[@paulwilliams701]

she seams very nice . Just found this video and loved it.

[@freedomforever1962]

💗 Wish she was my neighbor. ☕ ☺️

[@manosalatierraconPaty]

Anyone else paused the video and went to the kitchen to check the acidity of the vinegar? I did! 😄 Fortunately mine is 5%. Besides using it to clean, with the 4% vinegar you can make salad dressings and also add it to sauces or stews that you are going to eat the same day, that way it does not go to waste. Thank you Ms. Heart 💚

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

😂 yes!!

[@hearthecrysofthecrusaders3357]

I did that the other day when patara brought it up.

[@marthasundquist5761]

And add it to bone broth at the start to help bring the minerals out of the bones.

[@winnie8592]

Lol I sure did. I never paid attention before. THANK YOU MRS H!

[@DKFisher]

Yep, immediately got up and checked. Whew….I’m good! ❤

[@jkazzie2521]

In Australia we can only get 4% acidity vinegar. What you need to do is multiply your vinegar quantity in a recipe by 1.25 to get the amended amount you need to use in a recipe. Example - if you need to use 4 cups of vinegar in your brine recipe, then multiply by 1.25 which will give you 5 cups of vinegar i.e. 1 additional cup. Reduce your water or other liquid quantity by the equivalent amount i.e. 1 cup, so if your brine recipe calls for 12 cups of water, reduce by 1 cup to 11 cups. That calculation will maintain your 5% acidity in a brine recipe. The 1.25 calculation works in any recipe and it’s our only choice in Australia if we want to pickle using a U.S. recipe.

[@marthasundquist5761]

I have found in many countries, % of strengths in many things can be vastly different than what I grew up counting on...bleach, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid, vinegar, acetylsalicylc acid(asprin). Just safest to always check!

[@ToyotaFJOntario]

Thank you!

[@cbass2755]

That is great information!! Thank you!! I wrote it down just in case they mess with that!

[@TanteEmmasKitchen]

Get a ph meter and check your canned food. So if you are not sure if you used the right % vinegar in your recipe I would open the jar and test it for it’s acidity. If it’s below 4.6 you don’t need to throw away and can safely eat it.

[@KDVoller]

Adding more volume doesn't increase acidity.. you would need to add more acid, like vitamin C via Lemon or Lime or a food grade Citric Acid

[@annettegriffith5234]

Mrs. H. You can use your 4% vinegar in your laundry as well. It will help soften your clothes as well as remove any odors without leaving your clothes smelling like vinegar. I use 1/4 -1/2 cup per load for smelly dog blankets, or smelly work clothes. Works like a charm ❤

[@prbyangelica4284]

Great idea! I have a 12pk of Siberian Husky’s and this is a great help for bathing and the rainy season

[@rolandafurr3732]

I use for my towels. Makes them so soft and fluffy.

[@tracyruth4247]

I made fabric softener with vinegar and my laundry was so soft!

[@ritawelch4949]

I do the same.

[@charlottethomas789]

Thanks for SHARING!!! I like my towels `absorbantly-thursty´ (?¿) hence do NOT use fabric-soft but then SCRATCHY so bless you for this gentle-info. Amen

[@4themotherload]

If the last couple of years have taught us anything, are awareness needs to be up. We have all done it, you pull the brand of "whatever" off the shelf that you have been buying for years and you stop looking. Don't stop looking, read those labels every-time. Thank you for sharing 🥂

[@RR-vz5pf]

Wisdom is meant to be shared. Thanks Mrs. H. Blessings to your family ❤

[@nikibrown1359]

Amen! I love brain matter and hearts. I'm learning so much from the comments too. A village of smart people, so happy I found this Heart.

[@imari2305]

"They" are truly trying to kill us!! I'm about to go check my vinegars right now. Thank you Mrs. H. for sharing this info. I had no idea that vinegar could be lower than 5% acidity.

[@lorirhea7096]

Kitchen looks great Mrs H!!

[@QueenGail]

LOL she said it don’t have a mop and a broom on it 😂 Blessings 💜💚

[@bluecube7247]

I had ZERO KNOWLEDGE, thanks for teaching me something new today

[@ELOAAMinistries]

I would CALL the company and complain! They did that crap on purpose!

[@Copper_centAZ]

Good info. I agree- very deceitful putting the picture of vegetables on the label! Let the buyer beware, we are living in evil times.

[@auntdello5286]

Thank you for the reminder! Vinegar is good in the wash as a substitute for fabric softener. It leaves absolutely no odor. Cleans your machine, too! I have discovered vinegar and dish soap in my garden walkways for weed suppression. There is a recipe out there with Epsom salts as the 3rd ingredient. It doesn't work as well as just vinegar and dish soap. In a clean sprayer-1 gallon vinegar and 1 tablespoon blue dawn dish soap. I mow my weeds down first, then apply solution liberally. Should be done when there is a rain free window of a couple days. Unlike Roundup, this is completely safe to use around pets.

[@SaskiaV-hu1sz]

There are so many weeds you can eat. Just check it out please. They are so healthy.

[@hearthecrysofthecrusaders3357]

Reg salt not epsom works better, but vinegar by itself in sunlight works fine on weeds.

[@karen-hillshomestead]

Epsom salt is NOT actually salt and it can be used as a fertilizer! Don't use Epsom salts for weed control.

[@auntdello5286]

@hearthecrysofthecrusaders3357 why salt anywhere near where you are trying to grow food?

[@auntdello5286]

@SaskiaV-hu1sz thank you, I am aware of the edible weeds in my garden. I harvest those that come up in and around my growing beds. I'm talking about the nonedible that come up between my walkway bricks.

[@loisjamison3624]

As my grandma use to say. “WE LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY” Thank you so much for sharing. I will be checking the label from now on.

[@Maehill]

Make sure you also are stocked up on 5% Vinegars family! If you’re canning YOU WILL NEED IT. Also, for cleaning too. Save $$$ by not buying cleansers and instead buying vinegar.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

A friend of mine texted me Sunday to tell me this vinegar change has been all over fake book. She knows I don’t do fb so thankfully she told me. I had a mixture of 4% and 5%. I’m so happy to see canning channels talking about this. ❤

[@karenl7786]

I am so glad you shared this! I am new to canning this year, waiting for the garden harvest to come in, and the only thing I've ever canned is hot sauce. I didn't even know vinegar came in different strengths. I so appreciate you.

[@crazydee1955]

Me either and I'm 68.

[@charlottethomas789]

Karen, Be careful if you read-on HERE cause conversation gets deep, Deeper, and DEEPER!!! FYI ~*~ Yet interesting so just roll-up your pant-legs cause "COMPOST HAPPENS"

[@rebeccasanford8607]

Hey Mrs H. Bottom line…you have to READ the labels. Every time. For Everything

[@PatienceLove]

Especially these days!

[@auntdello5286]

So true!

[@collinsddc1206]

I am so happy you addressed this, alot of new people starting to can, have no idea of how important this is! Thank you

[@HorseyGal4ever]

I never realized the acidity levels either, Thank you, Mrs.H.🥰

[@sharonhennessy8868]

Stores in Ireland only sell white vinegar in 500ml bottles. I have always be amazed at the size of the products available in America. What a difference.

[@patriciamiller1916]

I actually heard about this a short while ago! I am 71 and new to canning (haven't done much as yet) and the vinegar acidity was quite the revelation! I do thank you so much for this information!

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

Few months ago I bought 20 lbs butter with the intention to can the “gee” so I kept it in my freezer and kept getting a lb or two and now I’m lucky to have a few lbs left… but I’m a big fan of real butter and I refuse to use the plastic fake margarine

[@auntdello5286]

Worth every minute of your time to make and have in your house!

[@lindabradford9591]

I'm a fan of real butter also. Land o Lakes is my go to!

[@freedomforever1962]

🙌🏼 😋....

[@emilyneal7888]

You can also use the 4% in your washer like Downy for a softener.

[@KoniB.]

Oh! good idea!! Especially those whites.

[@lindamorgan3082]

I heard vinegar in the washing machine was bad for it. The acid will eat at the gaskets and seals.

[@shannonbaxter1606]

You can use it in Laundry and it is still good for salad dressings and refrigerator pickles if your gonna make small batches. I got suckered in to 4 gallons too. I am boiling water with a couple of cups and killing weeds on our driveway cracks and sidewalks. Good luck everyone. I learned my lesson!

[@pennywillis8895]

🇦🇺The vinegar with the vegetables on the front is probably for cleaning your fruits and veggies before you cook or eat them.

[@dorothytrusty2647]

Thank you Mrs. H...I stopped the video and went to the kitchen to check...YES!

[@cindyreichard8634]

I really appreciate that you promote safe canning using proven methods. Thank you

[@larrybingham3202]

Bless y’all! Always tell people to read labels of anything!!! If there are words difficult to pronounce….. don’t eat it!!! If it says butter and salt, ok. Thanks!

[@sharonloomis5264]

You have people coming in and out of your videos. Newbies are everywhere. Nice that they are concerned about your safety. ❤

[@jb-fp2vs]

wow..... iam so tired of the constant fight to survive against the corporations

[@nancygrogan6082]

My daughter-in-law told me about this the other day. I went right in and checked mine. It was 5 percent. Praise Jesus! I worked too hard to have to throw anything out.

[@KellieDTravis]

I accidentally got cleaning vinegar last year and had to throw out 4 jars of pepper sauce and 2 jars of sliced jalapenos because it said in small print at the bottom "for cleaning only". I was thankful that i saw it right after i used it but was mad that i didnt see it in the store. Im new to all this and had no idea there were different strengths. Thank you so much for this video!! I ran to my cabinet to make sure i was using the right strength lol

[@SaskiaV-hu1sz]

Vinegar for cleaning only? Never heard about. Or do you mean essential vinegar with 30% accidity? We have that in Germany called "Essigessenz" and it has 30%. You can use it for canning too (or prepare a vinegrette), but you must thin it with water.

[@KellieDTravis]

@SaskiaV-hu1sz no it said for cleaning only. I've seen it in the cleaning section since then. I think it was placed on the wrong shelf when I bought it by accident

[@kennethsword551]

Vinegar is vinegar. For cleaning only labeling is a marketing ploy to increase the price. For all cooking and cleaning any 4 to 7% acidity vinegar will work. All vinegars are diluted with water to reach the wanted acidity level. You can use a pH test to measure your acidity level. 5% acidity has a pH of 2 to 3.

[@KellieDTravis]

@kennethsword551 this had other stuff added in the ingredients list. Definitely didn't want to chance it

[@SowNowWhat]

Yep.…bought the cleaning strength or cleaning only white vinegar a couple times.

[@susanstokesbrungard291]

Yes, you did address this. I remember. Thank you. Lv an Prayers to all.

[@MsdebinBC]

Thank you Mrs. H🙏🥰💕 I just didn't want anyone's canning to go bad...

[@ramonajolley1966]

MRS. H!! I JUST GRAB AND GO. I BET NOW I'LL LOOK. 😮THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@PatienceLove]

Just checked mine, 5%. Thank you Mrs. H! ❤

[@angelawilliams649]

Thank you for this valuable lesson.

[@wandaparker6183]

OMG 😲. This was right on time.

[@monicasmith9215]

Hi , pretty lady, Mrs H , and everyone else Moniee-Mon, is listening thanks ♥️ ❤️ keep going on. 2023 18 July

[@GrandmomZoo]

Just love your humor. No mop and broom on the label! Pretty veggies! Been spreading the 4% warning!

[@susanmarten278]

Hi there! I use vinegar with my washing. It helps with smells, stains, etc. No need to waste it all. Blessings

[@313hobbyme]

I really love these videos! I always get so much information. Thank you for sharing.

[@cherylklauder2794]

They always say if you assume, it makes you the the first three letters of that word. Thanks for the heads up. I wasn't aware of this myself. Patera at Appalachia's Homestead first brought this to my attention just the other day.

[@gilamonsta5123]

Mrs. HH you did indeed address the acidity level a while back in terms of canning. When this news broke, recollections of that info came to mind immediately. Thank you for that and this video. Best!

[@maggieward1892]

The 4% is great for me H in workshop. White vinegar is awesome at cleaning tools and disking tools with rust. Overnight or a couple of days removed almost all rust. Soak cutting edges to keep them sharp and crisp. I actually use it most on my tools. Hand tools too like older screwdrivers etc. Car parts too.

[@lynnclark4208]

Put vinegar in dishwasher or dish water. Helps to kill germs, helps to remove stains from silverware, and dishes come out a little shinier.

[@darlatidwell6255]

I assumed that white vinegar was all the same,..normal and regular. Thank you so much for this tip. It's so good to know.

[@monkeymommy778]

Thank you for bringing this to everyone's attention Ms H. Buyer beware!

[@deborahburton2683]

Oh gosh I ran to my pantry. Thank goodness mine is 5% but yikes I'm not sure about last year's canning. Thank you!! 💘

[@lexistapleton687]

Thank you Mrs. H you always give us great tips. I really didn’t know about the acidity Levels, I really appreciate you covering this. I believe this is huge tip. When preserving food they gotta do it safely!!!. Mrs. H ,is the bees knees. . Vinegar is really goof for cleaning , it’s awesome for naturalizing pet smells, it’s awesome for windows in the house and car windows. Even cleaning rims. On your wheels. Say if u left clothes in the wash a little too long, u wash those clothes again and still smell mildew from leaving in wash to long the first time. All u gotta do is add a vinegar quarter cup of vinegar to the load and wash again,it’s good to I wouldn’t waste it would definitely use4% on other stuff. Mrs. H always knows what she is talking about! Good advice!

[@stellasingleton7640]

This information should be on nationwide news. This is important information.

[@MsEternaldragon]

Wow Mrs. H… Thanks for the heads up!!❤

[@marthasundquist5761]

I make my own apple cider vinegar, and always test my batch with ph paper to be sure the acidity is correct.

[@Blkbeautee]

Thank you for this video. I never knew about the acidity being 5 %.

[@Dr.Mrs.TheMonarch]

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I'll be canning this year.

[@deborahnarendorf7106]

Thank you so much for this information. I did not know there were different acidity levels. I so enjoy your videos and have learned so much from you.

[@SowNowWhat]

Thanks ma’am , this is good to know. I always get the 5% or higher. Theres sooo many uses for white vinegar…and for ACV (with the mother) too.

[@ljannen]

Thank you so much for reminding me to always check the labels to make sure I'm using the right percentage of vinegar! Sometimes I get into much of a hurry and not check the label! Thank you ! Thank you !

[@passamaquoddy5590]

I just checked my 6 bottles of vinegar and all are 5%

[@COWELLGIRL]

Exactly ! What a bad trick they are pulling !

[@lisagarrett2920]

Vinegar is good to add to stinky laundry you are washing. My son sweats from OS jobs and it takes the smell out. Just a tip.

[@kp8174]

They are watering down the vinegar. It’s their form of “shrinkflation”. Other channels have been commenting about this too. You can use this 4% vinegar to clean your veggies.

[@Ms.Byrd68]

I probably didn't pay attention to the previous video because I was not actually 'canning' or preparing to yet but I appreciate now knowing that I need a SPECIFIC Vinegar Acidity level to can. Thank you.

[@lt3943]

WOW! Thank you Mrs. H ♥️

[@mzwisdom7504]

Thanks Queen, you always educating the People. You always use it in your Laundry. It helps with reducing oder. Especially when added to fabric softener .

[@takishasallbeautyzone]

Thanks Mrs. H. They would have gotten me too. I thought all of the white distilled vinegar was a standard 5%. I REALLY appreciate this P.S.A. I just ran to my pantry to check. Phew! I'm ok. But I didn't know for sure. So thank you. ❤

[@deborahpinkey1264]

I paused the video and went to check my white vinegar and ACV as well. Both were 5%.

[@debluetailfly]

I should be standard, but more and more people are unscrupulous.

[@debluetailfly]

I should be standard, but more and more people are unscrupulous.

[@shirleyb.618]

I've done the same thing I used it for cleaning as well maybe could use for vinegrett. If you make your own salad dressing small batches of course.

[@transplanted.homestead]

I really appreciate your canning videos because you clearly follow safe canning guidelines. I see so many videos out there showing unsafe processes and ingredients, it’s frustrating. So thank you for stressing the importance of this. ❤

[@HealthyLivingWithWendy]

Thank you so much ❤

[@tbone9194]

Mrs. H. Your kitchen is finished. Looks great.

[@belindadunne4312]

Thank you for sharing this video. Your kitchen remodel looks wonderful. Great job! 👍🏻

[@robertabyrd7794]

Thank you MRS H I did not know that I did not think it maker any Different thank you for information

[@Marcella14]

Keeping on the alert! Thank you and thanks to all for the additional information and usages 😊

[@114YosemiteWay]

I like to use vinegar in my laundry’s wash cycle to deodorize towels, tshirts, etc. I just put it in my washer’s “bleach” dispenser when I’m not using bleach (don’t need both for sure). Maybe you can use that extra vinegar for that too. Thanks for the important info.

[@objectiveobserver4278]

I only use homemade glass cleaner. 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 cup of water and three drops of Dawn dish soap. Put it in a spray bottle and shake it up. Works like a charm and is streak free.

[@lauragreen8266]

Never would I ever have even checked that!!! I have never had anything go bad but I never knew to check that !!!!!!!! thank you for the knowlege dear lady!!

[@juliepeterson2579]

I just looked and mine was 2.5 %😯. Wow thanks for this podcast! I would have never knew. Now I can look for one with the proper amount

[@gippywhite]

I do remember you talking about it about a year and a half ago. I have been without Internet for over a year so it was one of the last videos of yours I saw. So you did talk about it. But a constant reminder at the beginning of every canning season wouldn’t do any harm. Thanks for the info! 💙💙💙

[@laydbak46]

Thank you Mrs. H

[@JacknJill_1956]

I didn't know that. I use for cleaning also but ty for your info will share with others

[@deeanthony7713]

THANK YOU for this video....even THIS old lady can learn something! I am checking out all of your videos!!!!!!!

[@Yankeesista203]

Thank you, my canning Queen, for the tip! I always watch your channel! I'm checking right now! Blessings

[@Saffirance]

Thank you precious lady.

[@pepperderr1388]

Thanks. I have not water bath canned yet. I only pressure canned but I was not aware of it needing to be 5% if I do water bath things. I appreciate you sharing this!

[@titasmom678]

Yup. Can't think all vinegars are the same.

[@southernredsugar827]

Hey Everyone , Always good information.. Thanks 💞 Stay Safe And Blessed 🙏🏻💞🙏🏻

[@daniellescott477]

Thanks Mrs. H, I knew about the cleaning vinegar. But the cleansing vinegar is usually with their cleaning products! Glad you and your family are all right

[@hanginlaundry360]

A teacher long ago said "Assumption is the mother of all error!"

[@dhunters5]

Checking what is with my canning supplies right now. I had no idea!! I have learned so much from you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@Deba7777]

Very good to know, dear lady; I had no idea & I'll pass it on! God bless you!

[@dmu9736]

Those are your colors and you look cute in a cap. Remember, we can condense vinegar to strengthen it if need be OR make our own! 😊

[@nedda102]

Thanks so much

[@teresaburch6381]

Thank you for sharing this information. I immediately checked all my vinegar (praying I hadn’t overlooked the 5% and bought 4% leaving me with some unusable mustard pickles) fortunately mine was all 5%. I will be more vigilant at reading my labels from now on thanks to your video. Many blessings for you and yours and continue to inspire and encourage and educate.

[@brittmyzone8agarden]

Thank you for making us alert to this. We really have to be vigilant about everything. Really need to pick up my game and get to making some vinegar…. Adding that to my Fall plans

[@J.WinkN184]

Thanks again young lady!

[@bethanyjackson7936]

I didn’t know that, wished I could ask my mom, blessings

[@kennethsword551]

One other note. Vinegar is diluted with water to get the acidity down to obtain the 5% and 4% levels.

[@dorothylewis1207]

I did not know there was a difference, thanks for the lesson. 🙂

[@PenelopePitstop069]

Right after the Oreo's is vinegar. Thank you Mrs H. Looks like we will be checking everything we buy, cheap generic or not. We appreciate your fact checking for us.

[@lisatangen4213]

It was a few weeks ago that I saw a gallon of white vinegar in the hardware store in the weed control aisle. It was an "aha" moment ...30% acidity...jug was $30. Thanks for highlighting the need to be aware about %age. I had no idea.