Jellies and syrups are a source of carbohydrates and fiber.
Explanation:
The carbohydrates in jellies and syrups come from fructose present in the fruits from which these are made and sucrose from the sugar added while making.
Fructose or the fruit sugar is the carbohydrate present in all fruits and are a great source of energy. Since fructose is a simple carbohydrate, they burn too quickly and provide only empty calories and are not nutritionally beneficial. Further, concentrated high-fructose corn syrup is added while making these sweetened products.
Jellies also contain fiber in the form of pectin. Pectin is a structural fiber present in the fruits and their peels like apples, lemons, oranges etc which are mainly used to make jellies. The pectin acts as the gelling or thickening agent and provides the dietary source of fiber in these products.
