Marmalade is a delicacy loved by both children.and adults. However, many people question the usefulness of this dessert. The composition of marmalade is very interesting for those who are cautiously buying it for their children. What do they make a delicacy from, what chemicals does it contain? Of course, the composition of the product, which was manufactured many years ago, is slightly different from today. Even knowing what ingredients should contain marmalade, you should always pay attention to the reputation of the manufacturer.
Marmalade was imported to Russia from the Mediterraneanand eastern countries. But even in ancient Greece, fruit juice was boiled and concentrated under the open sky in the sun. At first, only some fruits were used that contain a large amount of pectin. These are apricots, apples, quince and some berries. With the invention of artificial gelling products, the range of this delicacy has expanded. The composition of marmalade has changed since then. Many manufacturers use substandard substances, flavors and cheap gelatin. If you do not want to risk and buy a "cat in a sack", you can make a marmalade at home, it's not so difficult.
Marmalade is considered a dietary sweetness. It is even recommended to be used by those who carefully monitor their figure. It contains a certain amount of sugar. However, it is neutralized by dietary fiber, pectin and agar. These two ingredients improve the metabolism and make the use of marmalade even beneficial. However, modern production includes several more components. First, it is molasses, which is made on the basis of starch. It can be called a natural sweetener. It gives the marmalade a good consistency and fully emphasizes the taste of the fruit. Sugar is also a necessary component of marmalade. This carbohydrate can be considered a good source of energy. Pectin removes toxins and heavy metals from the body. It is a natural thickener found in fruits.
Agar is made from algae and used as agelling agent. It replaces gelatin. The composition of marmalade according to GOST is exactly this ingredient. Agar is useful and contains mineral salts and polysaccharides. And, finally, citric acid, which regulates the process of formation of the necessary consistency. Dyes are also necessarily present in marmalade. Responsible manufacturers add only natural ingredients. This may be an extract of paprika or curcumin. Flavors give delicacy tastes. They are natural and identical to them. There is no big difference between the two options. Some are extracts, and the latter are raw materials obtained in the laboratory by synthesis.
The composition of marmalade can vary depending on theused ingredients. Also the technology of its preparation differs. The basis for this delicacy is the same, and additives are used different. Depending on the consistency and composition, a fruit-jelly, fruit and berry dessert and jujube jelly are distinguished. Each variant has a different caloric value. Therefore, it is not possible to name the exact figure.
Chewing marmalade differs densestructure. It is firm and elastic. It is used in cooking, adding to pastries and decorating cakes. It does not change its shape during heat treatment. However, it is not very useful to name such a marmalade. This species is the most caloric. Ingredients of marmalade chewing is not ideal. Natural thickeners can not create such a consistency. Therefore, manufacturers use additional ingredients, although they declare about the naturalness of the product. Among other things, this dainty includes many dyes, fragrances and a decent share of sugar. The calorie content of chewing marmalade reaches 400 kcal.
This product is made on the basis of drawing frombones of animals or using agar-agar. This dainty melts when the temperature rises. The composition of marmalade according to GOST includes citric acid, pectin, molasses, sugar, flavors and dyes (natural). Caloric content of this product is about 330 kcal. Jelly marmalade is considered an excellent source of iodine. He is very nutritious. Agar-agar in the stomach expands and creates a feeling of saturation. If you use animal gelatin, then marmalade becomes useful for bones and joints.
For the preparation of this species, applepuree, which is the source of pectin. Fruit and berry marmalade is very useful. It normalizes the work of the stomach, liver and pancreas. Its calorie content is the smallest and is 290 kcal. But this statement is true if the manufacturer does not use additional ingredients that are not stipulated by GOST. Vitamins in this product are also present. It is ascorbic acid, folic acid and some minerals.
How to make marmalade at home? It's very simple to prepare a delicacy yourself. The main thing is that in this case only the best components are used. To prepare, you need to take a glass of sugar, 7 grams of gelatin, 300 grams of jam (any), 120 milliliters of water and a quarter of a small spoon of lemon acid. Before you make marmalade, you need to prepare a form in which the treat will freeze. Lubricate it with oil and set aside. Now mix in the pan sugar, water, jam, lemon acid and gelatin. We put it on a small fire and stir it constantly. It is necessary that all the ingredients are dissolved. Boil this mixture can not be, otherwise gelatin will lose its properties.
We pour out the received mass into the form and send ither in the refrigerator for at least three hours. Then we spread the jelly on a sheet of parchment, sprinkled with sugar or powder. Candy-marmalade can have any shape. Therefore, cut it with arbitrary pieces and sprinkle with powdered sugar. This marmalade is sure to be appreciated by both adults and children. The delicacy will be very tasty and useful. For cooking, you can use fresh fruit, which is boiled to a state of mashed potatoes, and then add all the necessary ingredients.
