Socar Bussines

Socar Bussines 5 FACTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT JAM (BUT SHOULD)

7. The Indians made jam and marmalade of pomegranate and grapefruit.8. Early “jam” and “marmalade” were flavored with ro...
19/09/2023

7. The Indians made jam and marmalade of pomegranate and grapefruit.

8. Early “jam” and “marmalade” were flavored with rose water and musk or amber then cut into squares – just like Turkish delight. They were often put in beautiful boxes and given as presents.

5. The mythical “golden apples” of the gardens of the Hesperides that Hercules had to collect are most likely Seville or...
19/09/2023

5. The mythical “golden apples” of the gardens of the Hesperides that Hercules had to collect are most likely Seville oranges that thrive in the Mediterranean and are mostly used to prepare marmalade.

6. One of the oldest references to “orange marmalade” is found in a recipe book written by Elizabeth Cholmondeley in 1677.

3. The word “marmalade” comes from the Portuguese word “marmelo”, which is a kind of quince paste. This thick plum jam/m...
19/09/2023

3. The word “marmalade” comes from the Portuguese word “marmelo”, which is a kind of quince paste. This thick plum jam/marmalade was made in 15th century.

4. The popular myth of marmalade is that it was created in 1790 in Dundee, Scotland. Preparing marmalade was the way to deal with a shipwrecked ship loaded with half-rotten oranges. It is believed they used the recipe for dough paste to prepare the marmalade.

1. It is believed that jam and marmalade were made for the first time in the Middle East, where sugar cane grew naturall...
19/09/2023

1. It is believed that jam and marmalade were made for the first time in the Middle East, where sugar cane grew naturally.

2. The knights who came back from the Crusades were the first to bring jam and marmalade to Europe.

Jam – an emblematic and most favorite food of our childhood. Many of us grew up with home-made jam – our mums used to sp...
19/09/2023

Jam – an emblematic and most favorite food of our childhood. Many of us grew up with home-made jam – our mums used to spread it on a slice of bread or put it on the table next to freshly prepared pancakes in the morning. Our grannies on the other hand used to gather spring and summer fruit, cooked it in a large saucepan, and filled those “sweet” jars, which later in the year we would open with joyful eyes.

Sugar acts as a preservativeThe sugar in jam has two purposes - to set the jam alongside the pectin as noted above, and ...
15/09/2023

Sugar acts as a preservative
The sugar in jam has two purposes - to set the jam alongside the pectin as noted above, and to preserve it so it can last in your fridge (for what feels like years sometimes).

Pectin is a carbohydrate found mostly in fruitsWhile a naturally occurring ingredient in fruit, commercially made pectin...
15/09/2023

Pectin is a carbohydrate found mostly in fruits
While a naturally occurring ingredient in fruit, commercially made pectins are generally added to jams to increase thickness. The pectin requires sugar and acid to bring the gel to the jam.

The difference between jams, jellies & preserves is the form of fruit that is used to make themJams are made of pureed f...
15/09/2023

The difference between jams, jellies & preserves is the form of fruit that is used to make them
Jams are made of pureed fruit, jellies are made of fruit juice, preserves have pieces of fruit and fruit spread is used to refer to products that don’t have over 55% sugar.

Facts About Jams, Jellies & PreservesTraditional Jams are 55%+ SugarFor a jam to be called a ‘jam’ it has to contain at ...
15/09/2023

Facts About Jams, Jellies & Preserves
Traditional Jams are 55%+ Sugar
For a jam to be called a ‘jam’ it has to contain at least 55% sugar. Yep, that’s right. The rest of it is made up of fruit, pectin & preservatives.

Jams are a household staple and a key player in the classic American PB&J sandwich. Yet, despite the attention its PB&J ...
15/09/2023

Jams are a household staple and a key player in the classic American PB&J sandwich. Yet, despite the attention its PB&J partner in crime peanut butter has had, jams and jellies have remained a bit of an afterthought, not receiving much attention from consumers or brands. We’re breaking down what a jam actually is and a few fun (or not so fun?!) facts about them.

Address

Turka

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Socar Bussines posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Socar Bussines:

Shortcuts

Share

Category