Raspberry Jam: Benefits, Harms, and the Main Secret
However, some of the vitamin C is still destroyed when heated, so you shouldn't count on jam as a full-fledged cold remedy.
Another advantage of raspberry jam is that raspberries contain natural pectin, which gives the jam its thick consistency without the need for gelling agents. Evgeny Belousov, a gastroenterologist at JSC Meditsina, told Gazeta.Ru.
To preserve more heat-sensitive substances, you can use raspberries pureed with sugar without cooking, which are stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
Evgeny Belousov, gastroenterologist at JSC Meditsina
The Downside of Eating Raspberry Jam
The classic recipe calls for about a kilogram of sugar per kilogram of berries. Regular consumption of large portions increases the calorie content of the diet and can contribute to weight gain.
Raspberry jam isn't the only thing you can make. There are also healthier alternatives:
- Fruit drink or compote;
- Puréed raspberries with a little sugar;
- Dried raspberries;
- Frozen raspberries for adding to future dishes.
We previously shared tips for freezing raspberries.
