How much do you know about marmalade? If your profession is in one way or another not related to its production, then it is unlikely. For example, we all tried the "Lobules" marmalade. The calorie content of this type of sweets can be considered low and safe? Do not know? Then this article is for you.
Calorie marmalade "Lemon Slices"
To begin with, we will answer the first question. One hundred grams of the product accounts for approximately 325 calories. Is it a lot or a little? Everyone decides for himself. However, nutritionists do not consider marmalade a product from which you can get fat. So if you really want to treat yourself, do not deny yourself the pleasure.
What is marmalade? Calorie content
What is marmalade? In simple terms, this is a mixture of fruit pulp and condensed juice. Of fruits, oranges, lemons or apples are more often preferred. There is a reason for this: they become easier and faster due to the pectin contained in them and other gelling substances. As for Russia, in our strip, apples, of course, are in the lead. It’s easy to guess why - they are cheap and easy to grow. Traditionally, manufacturers try to do without artificial additives - this is the advantage of marmalade over "tricked" sweets. In England, marmalade is made from oranges, and in Spain it is made from quince. In other words, in Russia it is better to buy this sweet with apple flavor, because then you will be sure that you bought a quality product.
Marmalade. Calorie content. Using
Marmalade is good as an addition to breakfast or just a dessert for a tea party. It goes well with bread and, in general, with fresh pastries. It is also used as decoration for cakes and pastries. As for drinks, try eating it with strong black tea.
Marmalade. Calorie content. Some product features
Now marmalade is made by such a technology that as a result contains a huge amount of pectin. What is this polysaccharide useful for? It perfectly cleanses the intestines. Pectin also determines the long shelf life of marmalade, since it is it that helps the fruit mass harden. It is both a thickener and a water retainer. What does this mean? And the fact that in the manufacture of classic marmalade there is no need to add granulated sugar. If unusually sweet oranges or, for example, sugary apples are used, then sugar is not needed.
Marmalade. Calorie content. Varieties
As you already understood, the final nutritional value and even the calorie content of a product depends on the method of its production and the directly involved ingredients. If we take the average calorie content, then it is 321 kcal. To date, many types and subspecies of sweet dessert are produced. There are the following categories of marmalade: jelly, chewing (they have gained popularity not so long ago), fruit and berry and fruit and jelly. Often, agar-agar, special algae rich in pectin, was used for production. They do not bring harm. However, remember that buying marmalade of bright colors, you are likely to take a product stuffed with dyes.
Standard Marmalade Recipe
And finally, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the method of making marmalade at home. Take a few oranges, cut in half and squeeze the juice. Rub the zest and mix with the juice. Let this mixture burn over high heat for two hours. Then add warm sugar there and cook for another twenty minutes. Done!