The benefits. Supports healthy digestion and gut health (fibre) Assists in protecting cells and supports the immune system (vitamin C) Contributes to mental and emotional well-being and heart and blood health (vitamin B1, B9 and B6) May contribute to a healthy heart and stable blood pressure (flavonoids — antioxidant) Contributes to healthy bones, connective tissue and energy creation (manganese) Please note, that raw sugar has some vitamins and minerals compared to refined sugar, it still has the same high number of calories. If you do choose to use it, do so sparingly and in moderation because added sugars tax your liver, may cause issues like metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. What goes in. Fresh figs (70%), raw sugar, lemon juice, earl grey tea loose leaf, fruit pectin. What's kept out. Preservative 223 otherwise known as Sodium Metabisulphite Did you know? Did you know most commercial jams have 40% fruit in it and its mostly imported. They include calcium chloride; that is elsewhere used in cleaning agents, fertilisers, glues and fire retardants. In addition, they use preservative 223 otherwise known as Sodium Metabisulphite which is a nasty preservative and can trigger wheezing and throat tightening in some asthma patients. Geography. Made in Murray River in Echuca-Moama, from fresh fruit from around Victorian farms. Hot tip. This jam is made fresh with seasonal fruit, low sugar and have a best before of one year; keep in the fridge after opening. We find these products taste so fresh and great that most people will consume them within a month or two. Nutritional Information.
