Michigan
State University Extension
Preserving
Food Safely - 01600539
10/13/97
ACID
IN JAM, AND JELLY
Acid is needed in jams and jellies for flavor and gel
formation.
The acid content varies in different fruits and
is
higher in underripe fruit; most fruits, though, supply
enough
acid for gel formation. If additional acid is
needed,
the recipe will call for lemon juice.
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