I had never heard that about milk and flour. I have thickened gravies with corn starch, so could use that, if needed.
I canned 21 quarts of tomato juice Friday. I keep the tomatoes in the freezer until I am ready to can. The water and pulp separated after cooling. I know store bought tomato juice says to shake, but I've seen that in clear plastic jugs and that does not have the distinct separation of mine.
I was good and remembered to put in the lemon juice, though I would rather not since I think it effects the flavor. If salt is a preservative, could that be used instead?