Out of date jams and pickles.
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:06 pm
I've probably mentioned that I work as a handyman and do almost anything really, sort of a cross between handy Andy and Del Boy, and recently did a clearance for a stall holder. Part of the "rubbish" was several crates of jars containing a variety of stuff from jams, pickles , mustard , chutney , lemon curd and horseradish sauce and a few other similiar types of thing.Now it's all out of date , hence the reason it was lumped in with the other rubbish , not that I'd be worried about eating jam a bit out of date but as it's all been outside for quite some time most of the lids are rusty so consumption is not really on the cards.
However, I hate waste.
So I was thinking of other uses. Composting it did spring to mind but would such material readily compost? Would the acid and sugar (and probably salt) completely stop any form of decomposition or is there anything else I could do with the stuff? I'm open to any suggestions other than " chuck it in the bin" if it's possible.
Thanks
Pete
However, I hate waste.
So I was thinking of other uses. Composting it did spring to mind but would such material readily compost? Would the acid and sugar (and probably salt) completely stop any form of decomposition or is there anything else I could do with the stuff? I'm open to any suggestions other than " chuck it in the bin" if it's possible.
Thanks
Pete