jam

Jam, sweet orange, fragrant lemons

What is the jam? The answer is contained almost entirely between the word "oranges" and the other, "lemons". A common voice, "jam", Often used to indicate a generic jam, but in reality governed by a decree law (of February 20, 2004, n ° 50), which declares it made exclusively with citrus fruits, of which it is possible to use pulp, puree, extracts, juice and peels. The quantity of lemons, mandarins or oranges present in 1 kg of jam must always be no less than 200 g.

It is likely that the term "jam"Comes from"quince“, Which indicated the quince, used by the Greeks to obtain a jam with the addition of honey. A legend would attribute this invention to Catherine of Aragon: having married Henry VIII of England she asked that the fruits of her land be sent to her. To have a long conservation, lemon marmalade and the celebrated orange marmalade were created.

It is a typical product of Puglia, Sicily and Calabria, where citrus groves develop in an intense scent of orange blossoms. It generally has a caloric intake between 130 and 260 Kcal per 100 g, and is a symbol of tradition, but also of youth itself, as in Bobo Rondelli's intimate song, "Jam".