There are brown specs in my jam sugar. What are they?
Brown specks may form in Jam Sugar that has been standing in the larder for a long time. They are caused by a reaction between the citric acid and the sugar, and are nothing to worry about. They will not change the Jam Sugar’s other properties, and won’t be visible in the finished jam. Storage Jam made with our Jam Sugar can be stored at normal room temperature and will keep for at least a year. However, its colour and flavour is best preserved by storing it in a cool, dark place. Jam without preservatives or uncooked jam should be stored in the freezer. Hygiene is crucial to a jam’s shelf life. Jars and lids should be carefully cleaned and sterilised before use. Fill the jars right up to the top and screw the lids on immediately. Make sure you skim any scum off the jam before pouring it into the jars. All microorganisms that can cause mould are transmitted through the air and in the scum on the jam. Also, you should only use fruit and berries of consistently high quality. A single bad
