A rare child does not like sweets, and a rare parent does not seek to pamper their offspring. Currently, there is no problem with the choice of sweets. All kinds of sweets, marmalade, desserts in a huge assortment are offered by both ordinary stores and online trading platforms. But the issue of product quality is more relevant than ever.
It's no secret that many manufacturers use additives to make their products more attractive. With their help improve color, taste, smell. Some of them will not cause any harm to the body or even be beneficial, but there are also additives that can negatively affect the well-being and development of the child. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to first familiarize yourself with the composition of the treat you like, so as not to harm your health.
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Marmalade is one of the most popular sweets that both children and adults like. It is usually based on berry or fruit juice, which gives additional usefulness.
The history of this delicacy goes back to Scotland. Queen Mary, who ruled the country at that time, did not tolerate sea rolling. To alleviate her condition, the doctor advised her to eat berry puree boiled to a state of jelly.
In our country, another dish similar to berry marmalade was popular, which was made from apples. The thick puree of these pectin-rich fruits solidified easily and held its shape.
By type, this product is traditionally divided based on the basis on which it is prepared: fruit or berry. The trend of the new time was the appearance of chewing marmalade, which quickly gained popularity and is in demand no less than traditional jelly.
In addition to the fruit or berry base in the form of puree, the following components may be present in this product:
In terms of the quality of the composition, jelly marmalade is in the lead, since it uses much less synthetic additives, but chewing wins due to its external attractiveness and variety of forms.
Can children have sweets or not? If possible, how much? These questions haunt most parents. Despite the fact that marmalade outperforms most other delicacies in terms of usefulness, its consumption can be harmful due to its high sugar content and high calorie content, which averages 330-380 kcal per 100 g. Replacing sugar with fructose or sorbitol has a noticeable effect on has no energy value.
Gelling substances - pectin and agar-agar - bring benefits to the body. They have a natural, natural origin, and help to eliminate toxins, and also have a beneficial effect on liver function. Even cheap synthetic gelatin used in chewable forms can strengthen bones and cartilage.
Also, do not forget about the vitamins and trace elements contained in the fruit or berry base. Since a significant part of them is lost during production, many manufacturers specially enrich their products with useful additives, including those that strengthen the immune system.
Marmalade produces a huge number of large and small enterprises. The number of species and varieties available for sale is incalculable. Nevertheless, there are a number of manufacturers who have proven themselves on the good side in terms of quality and taste of products.
Among foreign manufacturers, the following companies can be noted among the leaders.
Among the Russian enterprises, the leaders are the following firms.
The rating includes the most popular delicacies that have collected positive reviews on various trading platforms.
The list includes the best types of traditional delicacy, characterized by good composition, visual appeal and excellent taste.
The average price is 72 rubles. for 300 g.
The product from one of the domestic leaders - the Azov confectionery factory - will surprise you with its variety and please you with its traditional classical form. Pectin acts as a gelling agent. The set includes pear, apple, orange and raspberry marmalade.
The average price is 126 rubles. for 300 g.
An environmentally friendly product manufactured in the Tver region is made in strict accordance with GOST, CTO: 6442-2014, 67259500-002-2015. It has a low energy value - 290 kcal per 100 g. The manufacturer uses only natural ingredients and dyes, some of the operations are done manually.
The average price is 144 rubles. for 250 g.
The goods of the famous confectionery factory Udarnitsa, made in the form of berries and fruit slices, with the taste of cherries, apricots, cranberries and lemons, will not only appeal to little sweet teeth, but will also be a wonderful decoration for a cake or sweet desserts.
The average price is 215 rubles. for 360
Goods from a manufacturer who knows a lot about the ancient traditions of creating healthy delicacies without chemical additives. Has a natural composition. Made from applesauce, thickened with pectin, acidity adjusted with citric acid.
The average price is 215 rubles. for 800 g
Figured jelly dessert of traditional shape with strawberry and lemon flavor is made on the basis of pectin, a natural gelling agent. It can be used for sweet sandwiches, as well as for decorating confectionery. Does not contain GMOs.
The average price is 395 rubles. for 500 g.
This delicacy will not only please with its taste, but will also bring the body a lot of vitamins that citrus fruits are so rich in. The set includes sweets with lime, lemon, grapefruit and orange flavors. Made in Russia.
The average price is 480 rubles. for 105
This jelly marmalade, packaged in colorful bags, is designed specifically for little sweet teeth. Produced using technology that preserves all the useful substances of berries and fruits, and does not contain sugar, which makes it even more attractive.
This list includes products that children are unlikely to be able to pass by. An interesting unusual shape, bright colors and rich taste provide them with constant demand.
The average price is 126 rubles. for 150 g.
Almost all children know and love the Chupa Chups brand. The marmalade of this company will not disappoint them either. The unusual sour sprinkling of these lozenges makes them even tastier. Positive impressions are complemented by bright colors in which sweets are painted.
The average price is 134 rubles. for 100 g.
Sweetness in the form of the most popular sticker from the social network VKontakte will surely delight children who already confidently use the Internet. But kids will also be delighted with cute cats. The trademark belongs to the Nestle company, which is a leader in the production of products for children and strictly monitors their quality.
The average price is 180 rubles. for 140 g.
Familiar to most adults and children, the company has proven itself from the best side. These pastilles with a bright fruity taste are additionally enriched with vitamins that will be useful for little sweet teeth.
The average price is 395 rubles. for 500 g.
This fruit delicacy contains juice in its composition, which makes it even healthier. Moderately sweet with a slight sourness, both children and their parents will like it. Perfect for decorating desserts.
The average price is 396 rubles. for 100 g.
The Czech-made delicacy is made in the form of figurines of llamas, as well as cacti and sombreros, symbols of the habitat of these cute animals. The product has a natural composition, the addition of grape juice makes it especially tasty.
The average price is 409 rubles. per 1 kg
Almost all children are delighted with sweet snakes. A large box contains a palette of different types: apple, pear, strawberry, barberry, cherry, raspberry, blackberry, wild berry, tutti frutti, lemon, orange, peach, banana, pineapple, melon.
The average price is 850 rubles.for 1560
This product is made in the form of sticks with six different flavors: orange, strawberry, lemon, apple, cola, blackberry. Transparent plastic packaging allows you to see the appearance of the product.
Marmalade is a very popular delicacy. You can easily find it in almost every grocery store. Internet merchants also vying with each other offer sweets for every taste. On sites such as Ozon, Wildberries, Yandex Market, you can order goods to the nearest pick-up point by paying for the order online and get a nice bonus in the form of free delivery.
It will not be difficult to make this dish with your own hands. To prepare it, you need simple products that can be easily found on sale.
Berries or fruits need to be crushed to a puree state or squeeze the juice out of them and divide into two parts. Add sugar to one, and a gelling agent to the other, agar-agar is most often used. Heat the first part until the sugar is completely dissolved, pour the second part into it, mix thoroughly, bring to a boil, boil for two minutes and pour into molds.
There is another easy way to make this treat. For him you will need a jar of jam, gelatin, a little lemon juice and water. The swollen gelatin is poured into the jam diluted with water, brought to a boil and boiled for two minutes on minimum heat, after which lemon juice is added and poured into molds. Ready marmalade can be sprinkled with sugar to prevent it from sticking together.
Popular with children of all ages, chewing marmalade can also be made on its own, but for best results, you need to strictly follow the proportions. For 4 servings you will need 90 g of dry fruit jelly, 80 g of gelatin, 40 g of sugar, 2.5 g of citric acid and 130 ml of water. Mix jelly with gelatin, sugar and citric acid. In a separate bowl, bring water to a boil and pour the resulting mixture into it, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes, cool and pour into molds. To prevent sweets from sticking together, you can sprinkle them with sugar.
In order not to drown in a huge marmalade sea and not to buy the first sweets that you like, you need to focus on certain criteria that will allow you to choose a high-quality and healthy product.
Widely advertised species with sorbitol and fructose are advisable to take for children with diabetes. For healthy children, these substitutes do not play any role, but they can increase the calorie content of the product.
If the purchase is made in a regular store, you need to pay attention to the appearance of the product. The presence of pieces glued together, brittleness, sticking to the walls of the package, insufficiently soft and elastic consistency will clearly indicate that this product is of poor quality.This can happen not only due to poor composition, but also due to improper storage conditions or due to the expiration date.
A responsible approach to the choice of products for children, including marmalade, will give them pleasure from their favorite treat and at the same time preserve their health. This is one of the most harmless sweets that can be found on store shelves, and it is quite capable of bringing joy to a child and a good mood to his parents.