Tag: Store bought jam

According to the FDA, standard commercial jam must contain at least 55% sugar by weight. This fact reveals that, yes, there is a lot of sugar in strawberry jam, both from the fruit's natural sugars and substantial added sweeteners, impacting its nutritional profile and overall healthiness.

According to Codex Alimentarius, an international food standards body, standard jams must contain at least 60% total sugars, which include added sugars and natural fruit sugars. This raises the question: **Is store-bought jam healthy?** The answer depends largely on ingredient quality, sugar content, and the quantity you consume.