Interesting Facts About Jam

Interesting Facts About Jam
Interesting Facts About Jam

Here are some interesting facts you may not know about jam:
- Jam dates back to 4000 BC. The first jams were made by drying fruits in the sun.
- In the Middle Ages, jam was used as medicine. Jam was believed to have benefits such as facilitating digestion, strengthening the immune system and alleviating cold symptoms.
- In the 18th century, jam making became widespread. With the increase in sugar production, making jam became easier and cheaper.
- The most popular type of jam in the world is strawberry jam. Strawberry jam is widely consumed for breakfast and desserts in many countries.
- In Turkey, the most popular type of jam is apricot jam. Apricot jam has an important place in Turkish cuisine and is used in many desserts as well as breakfasts.
- Jam is included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO. Jam making is a tradition passed down from generation to generation in many countries.
Fun Facts about Jam:
- The world's largest jam jar contained 1.7 tons of jam. This jar was made in Germany in 2009.
- Every year, November 1st is celebrated as World Jam Day. This day is an opportunity to celebrate the importance and history of jam.
- Jam appears in many idioms and proverbs. For example, the idiom "to be covered in jam" means to make a lot of money.

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