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Raspberry jam

Raspberry jam

Raspberry jam is a traditional Slavic delicacy obtained by cooking raspberries with sugar for the purpose of canning. The main difference between raspberry jam and raspberry jam and jam is that it consists of whole pieces of fruit and less liquid syrup.
 
Raspberry jam is used as an ingredient in the preparation of pastries, cakes and desserts, and is used separately with tea, ice cream, bread. In addition to pleasant taste, raspberry jam is very useful, it is used as a remedy for the treatment of colds, as an antipyretic, as a product that restores the immune system and the body's vitality.
 
Composition of raspberry jam:
Raspberry jam consists of:
 
70.1% of mono - and disaccharides;
26% of water;
2% of dietary fiber;
0.5% of organic acids;
0.3% of starch;
0.3% of ash;
0.8% of vitamins, minerals and other substances.
Raspberry jam is a product rich in minerals and vitamins, so it is not only delicious, but also very useful. Raspberry jam contains macro - and microelements such as iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and magnesium. Raspberry jam is also rich in vitamins, including C, A, B1, B2, PP, E, beta-carotene. All these vitamins and minerals are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Raspberry jam can be a good source of these vitamins and minerals for the human body with regular and moderate use.
 
The calorie content of raspberry jam is: 273 Kcal per 100 grams of product.
 
Raspberry jam recipe:
2 home-made raspberry jam recipes are popular in Russia:
 
An old way of making raspberry jam;
“Five minutes".
Cooking raspberry jam according to an old recipe:
In a large basin of water, wash and sort out 1 kilogram of raspberries, carefully removing the sepals. In the process, you should try to leave the raspberries whole, but hollow inside and well washed.
Put the washed berries in a cooking container and cover with 1.5 kilograms of sugar.
Put in the refrigerator for 10 hours.
Remove the candied raspberries from the jam, put on the gas and bring to a boil, then cook for 20 minutes.
Sterilize the banks.
Put the finished raspberry jam in sterilized jars and cover with a lid.
Depending on the storage conditions, such jam can be stored without losing its properties for several years. If the storage period is incorrect or prolonged, raspberry jam can become sugary and ferment, and it can't be consumed in this form.
 
Cooking raspberry jam according to the recipe "Pyatiminutka":
In a large basin of water, wash and sort out 1 kilogram of raspberries, carefully removing the sepals. In the process, you should try to leave the raspberries whole, but hollow inside and well washed.
Put the washed berries in a cooking container and cover with 1 kilogram of sugar.
Leave for 5 hours.
Pour the raspberry juice into a cooking container and boil for 10 minutes.
Add the berries to the resulting raspberry syrup, bring to a boil over low heat and cook for 5 minutes.
Sterilize the banks.
Put the finished raspberry jam in sterilized jars and cover with a lid.
When cooking raspberry jam according to the recipe “Pyatiminutka”, it retains more useful substances, so this jam is more useful. However, due to the short cooking time, its shelf life is only 1 year.
 
The benefits of raspberry jam:
Due to the high content of vitamins, macro - and microelements, raspberry jam is very useful for the body. The main benefit of raspberry jam is the presence of phytoncides present in raspberries, which are called natural antibiotics. Thanks to phytoncides, raspberry jam has an excellent antimicrobial effect, in addition, these substances accelerate metabolic processes, as they are natural antioxidants.
 
Raspberry jam is very useful for SARS. Tea with raspberry jam helps to reduce coughs, relieve sore throats for sore throats, lower the temperature during the flu and strengthen the body to fight infection.
 
Raspberries contain natural acetylsalicylic acid, which has an antipyretic effect on the human body, so raspberry jam is recommended to be consumed at elevated temperatures as an antipyretic. In addition, unlike aspirin, raspberry jam does not provoke the development of stomach ulcers and gastritis.
 
Thanks to the macro - and microelements included in raspberry jam, its useful properties help to strengthen and improve hair color, get rid of depression, and improve blood formation processes.
 
The vitamins contained in raspberry jam help to improve the skin, increase immunity, and raise the level of vitality.
 
Raspberry jam contains substances that neutralize harmful carcinogens, so it is useful to eat a spoonful of jam for dessert with tea after eating fried food.
 
Raspberry jam is also useful for people with thick blood, as the substances contained in it make the blood more liquid, which reduces the risk of blood clots and strokes.
 
Harm of raspberry jam:
Raspberry jam can be harmful to people who are allergic to raspberries, as raspberry jam retains a lot of active substances. Allergy sufferers should consult their doctor before using raspberries to find out whether they can use raspberry jam at all and, if possible, in what quantities. With excessive use of raspberries, these active substances can cause an allergic reaction even in a healthy person.
 
Due to the high content of active substances, raspberry jam can be both useful and contraindicated for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding, depending on the individual characteristics of the mother's body. Therefore, it is better for pregnant women and nursing mothers to consult a doctor before using raspberry jam to find out in what quantities and when it is best to use it, so as not to harm themselves and the child.
 
You should also ask your doctor about the possibility of using raspberry jam for people with hemophilia, since the use of a blood-thinning product can be dangerous for this disease and worsen the patient's condition. Raspberry jam is also very high in calories and if it is used excessively, it can lead to overweight and obesity with all the ensuing consequences.
 
People with contraindications to raspberry jam should give it up altogether. And for everyone else, in order for raspberry jam to bring only benefits, and not harm, it is strongly recommended to use it in moderation.