Clear Jel Alternatives (Where to Buy)

 

Clear Jel Alternatives

Use regular cook type gels only, do not use instant for canning

*** Do not replace with cornstarch, tapioca, etc. as it is not recommended for canning ***

*** Clear Jel is not Pectin, please do not interchange ***

ThermFlo

PermaFlo

Thick Gel

Mira-Cleer 516

Where to find in U.S.:

Online  

Amish/Mennonite Stores

Bulk Food Stores

Bakery Supply Stores

Local Bakery (As a last resort, ask. Some are generous and will sell you a small amount.)

Where to find in Canada:

Country Bulk Store, Waterloo, ON (Mira-Cleer 516)

https://countrybulk.ca/

Coyle's Country Store, Tillsonburg, ON (Clear Jel)

http://www.coylescountrystore.com/

Golda's Kitchen, Mississauga, ON (Clear Jel) (also able to order online)

http://www.goldaskitchen.com/ca/and-more/canning/ingredients-mixes.html

Sharp's Bulk Foods, Belleville, NY

If you ever go south on I81, about 45 minutes from the border is a little town called Belleville where there is a Mennonite store called Sharp's Bulk Foods which has bulk Clear Jel and bulk canning lids. 8220 NY-289, Belleville, NY 13611