Tag: Jam safety

According to a 2024 study, sugar-free jelly made with sugar alcohols can result in significantly lower glucose and insulin levels compared to regular jelly, raising the important question: is sugar free jam safe for everyone?

According to food safety experts, standard, high-sugar jams are not considered a potentially hazardous food due to their unique composition. The combination of high sugar content, low water activity, and low pH creates an inhospitable environment for pathogenic bacteria, making jam a surprisingly safe and shelf-stable product.