Department of Science and Technology(DOST)

Hi,
I would like to request for information on how to preserve home made jams and bread spreads. Our objective is to start a small business. We already have our recipe, we would like to prolong the shelf life of our product just like the ones in the supermarket. What chemicals to use and proportions? We need the proper guidelines on which are safely approved procedures so we can comply to standards.
Thank You.

October 24, 2019

Dear Alexander Meollo,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 18, 2019 01:18:18 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Preservation of bread spreads.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have [some of]* the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact Food and Nutrition Research Institute at (02) 837-2934, or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal.

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Thank you.

Respectfully,
Jhoven G. Litana
FOI Officer