Most often jellies and jams are used for adding flavor and color to plain foods. Even though the ingredients in both jellies and jams.
Jelly
Jelly is made using fruit juices that are sweetened and gelled. Jellies have a clear and bright look. Besides fruit juices, they can also be made out of herbs, vegetables, or wine. Pectin is a fruit substance which is responsible for the gelling property of the jellies.
Jam
Jam is made out of crushed or chopped fruits that are sweetened using sugar. Jams are used as spreads and as filling in certain foods like breads, buns, and so on.
Role of Pectin in Jams and Jellies
Pectin is said to be the important component which aids in the setting of jellies and jams. The fruit when cooked releases the pectin into liquid and when the solution is cooled down the molecules of pectin combine together to form a mesh and sets the jams and jellies. Fruits like strawberries contain less pectin that they need to be mixed with other fruits rich in pectin or should be made as concentrates to get the right consistency.
