Jam
What is Jam?
Jam is a sweet spread made by cooking crushed or chopped fruit with sugar, often with added pectin and acid. This process thickens the mixture, preserving the fruit's flavor and creating a gel-like consistency.
Is Jam vegan?
Jam is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Jam a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Jam used for?
Manufacturers add jam to products primarily for its fruity flavor, sweetness, and moist texture.
Is Jam safe?
Jam is a food product rather than a food additive, so it does not have a specific regulatory status like GRAS or an FDA approval.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add jam to products primarily for its fruity flavor, sweetness, and moist texture. It is commonly used as a filling in baked goods like cookies and bars, or as a topping for various snacks.
Health notes
Jam is a food product rather than a food additive, so it does not have a specific regulatory status like GRAS or an FDA approval. It is primarily composed of fruit and sugar. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no specific amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. JECFA and EFSA do not evaluate "jam" as a single ingredient.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Jam
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