A cool, dry, dark place where fresh preserved goods can be kept until ready to be consumed.

Some glass preserving jars possess straight sides that taper downward and allow for expansion during the freezing process. Jars with straight walls can be used when freezing.

The separation of liquid from a gel. In fresh preserving, this can happen to soft spreads, usually during storage. It is not a safety concern.

A mixture of water (or juice) and sugar used to add liquid to canned food, usually fruit.