Optimum storage of our jam jars is essential to preserve their full flavor and quality. Here are a few practical tips to ensure that your jams stay delicious from the first day to the last.
Closed jar storage
For ideal storage of your closed jam jars:
- Dry, dark place: Store your pots in a cupboard or closet where they won't be exposed to moisture or direct sunlight.
- Shelf life: Our closed jars can be stored for up to two years. Beyond this period, we can no longer guarantee the absence of mold growth, although this is rare.
Why our jams have a limited shelf life
Our jams are prepared with a reduced sugar content compared with conventional jams. Sugar acts as a natural preservative, and its reduction means a potentially shorter shelf life:
- Less sugar, more freshness: Lower sugar content promotes higher humidity levels, which can accelerate mold growth.
- -Natural products: As they are made from fresh fruit, our jams are more sensitive to the outside environment, which limits their shelf life.
Storage of open jars
Once the jam jar is opened:
- Refrigeration: Place immediately in the fridge to slow germ proliferation.
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Quick consumption: We recommend consuming the jar within ten days of opening.
Here's why:
- Less sugar: As mentioned, our jams contain less sugar and more moisture, increasing their sensitivity.
- Home use: In the home, spoons are not sterilized before each use. Repeated use of the same spoon, especially if it has been in contact with the mouth, can introduce germs into the jar. The jar also undergoes thermal shock as it moves from fridge to room temperature and vice versa, which can encourage the development of mould.
Manage grinding
Mould can sometimes appear on jams. It is not dangerous, but it can be unpleasant to see:
- Jam surface: If mold appears on the surface, simply remove it carefully. The rest of the product remains edible.
Conclusion
By following these storage tips, you'll be able to enjoy our handcrafted jams to the full, while guaranteeing their freshness and quality.
Don't forget that by following these best practices, you'll be able to enjoy each jar as it was on the first day, while limiting the risk of mold growth.
We're proud to offer you delicious, natural jams, and we hope these tips will help you make the most of them.
Enjoy your meal!