Apricot jam is a popular product obtained by cooking apricot fruits with sugar. Its properties and rules of use, as well as information on whether there are vitamins in such a sweetness and how many calories it contains, are given below.

Calorie content and nutritional value

The exact composition of the product depends on the preparation, since there are recipes with different amounts of sugar. Some varieties may also include nuts (e.g. almonds).

On average, 100 g of apricot jam has the following composition:

• carbohydrates - 62–64 g;
• proteins and fats are absent (according to other sources, are 0.7 and 0.2 g, respectively);
• calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and sodium.

During cooking, the fruits are subjected to heat treatment, which destructively affects many substances, especially vitamin C. The fat-soluble vitamins, however, can easily tolerate high temperatures. Group B is water soluble, but stable during heating in an acidic environment.

Did you know? Apricot kernels contain 35 - 50% oil, which is often used for medicinal purposes. It is used as a solvent for medicinal substances, the basis for liquid ointments, as well as in massage products.

Apricot jam after cooking includes (per 100 g):

• 0.025 mg of retinol and 0.3 mg of beta-carotene (vitamin A);
• 0.8 mg of vitamin E;
• 2.4 mg vitamin C;
• 0.01 mg thiamine, 0.02 mg riboflavin and 0.2 mg niacin (group B);
• 0.3 mg of nicotinic acid (vitamin PP).

The calorie content of 100 g of such a product is 236–242 kcal.

What is useful apricot jam

• Based on the above composition, sweetness from apricot fruits can bring such benefits to the body:
• help protect the heart and vascular system;
• positively affect visual acuity;
• support the function of blood formation;
• strengthen immunity;
• regulate bowel function and reduce the likelihood of constipation due to the high content of potassium and fiber.
• calcium and iron will be especially useful for children to improve blood composition and bone growth.

Find out how much apricot kernels can be eaten per day.

Contraindications

High sugar content is the cause of some contraindications in the use of apricot jam or jam. It is absolutely necessary to completely exclude treats with diagnosed diabetes, obesity and an allergic reaction.

• Limit the use of sweets in such cases:
• with excess weight;
• with indigestion;
• with problems with tooth enamel and caries.

Basic rules for using the product

In the case of sweets, it is necessary to carefully control the amount of product consumed so that the harm from it does not exceed the benefit. Dessert should not be more than 10-15% of the daily diet of an adult.

According to pediatricians, children can give apricot jam after 1 year. Up to 3 years, the daily norm of the product should not exceed 40 g (1 tablespoon or 2 teaspoons). It is best to add an apricot treat to the porridge or cottage cheese, as a sauce to cottage cheese pancakes or another healthy dish.

Get acquainted with the features of healthy and unhealthy properties of apricot.

How to choose a quality product when buying

When buying ready-made jam in the store, you should carefully read the composition indicated on the label. Preference should be given to a product prepared without artificial thickeners, preservatives, dyes and food additives. You must also check the expiration date printed on the package.

How to store at home

The most suitable storage temperature is the interval +5 ... + 20 ° C. Cooler conditions often cause sugar to jam. The place where the jars are stored should be dark and dry. Learn about the features of dried apricot. The average storage time for jam at the indicated temperatures is 2 years, but if the recipe included seeds, this period is reduced to 6–7 months.

The taste and useful properties of apricot jam attract many. If you do not exceed the recommended dosage, the product can be included in the diet of most people. Important! If mold is found in an open jar, discard this product.