How long is the shelf life of jelly?

Jelly is a kind of snack that many children like to eat very much. This snack tastes very chewy, which leads many children to want to eat a lot. Such excessive intake will cause some harm to their bodies, which makes parents feel very worried. In fact, this snack has certain benefits to the body when consumed in moderation, and it can promote gastrointestinal motility, but it must be consumed within the shelf life.

Jelly is a good snack, but you should pay attention to the following 3 issues when eating it:

First, the production of jelly cannot be separated from food additives. Although they are all safe, children should not eat too much. 50-100 grams a day is enough.

Second, some jellies are "fruit flavored" jellies. The raw materials for their production do not contain fruit juice or pulp, but rather fruit flavors and food coloring. The nutritional value of such jellies is not high, so it is best not to eat them.

Third, when choosing jelly, you must check whether the packaging is firm and whether there is any air leakage or water leakage. Don't just look for the cheap price.

Fourth, pay attention to the production date when buying jelly. Do not buy expired jelly. Eating expired jelly can cause harm to your body.

Alginate is used in most jellies. This is a natural food additive. In nutrition, it is called soluble dietary fiber. We know that fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain a certain amount of dietary fiber. Its main nutritional effect on the human body is to regulate intestinal function, especially to moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements. Jelly has the same function as them. Eating more of it can increase the moisture in the intestines and improve constipation. At the same time, oligosaccharides are added to some jellies, which can regulate intestinal flora, increase good bacteria such as bifidobacteria, enhance digestion and absorption functions, and reduce the risk of disease.

It is a common phenomenon that most Chinese people consume excessive amounts of high-fat, high-calorie foods in their daily diet. If they are unable to replenish vegetables and fruits in a timely manner, eating more jelly to improve digestion is also a good choice. In addition, another major advantage of jelly is its low calorie content. It contains almost no protein, fat or other energy nutrients, so people who want to lose weight or maintain a slim figure can eat it with confidence. It is a good product for weight loss and beauty.

Jelly made from juice and pulp retains most of the nutrients in the raw materials, such as minerals, soluble dietary fiber and vitamins, but it will also cause certain losses during production and processing. Therefore, don't think that eating jelly can replace fruit.

Many jelly products also claim that nutrients such as calcium are added to them, but don’t easily believe that eating them can help you supplement calcium. Since jelly contains a large amount of dietary fiber, it is digested very quickly in the human body. The added nutrients will soon be lost with the body's metabolism, and the supplementation effect is not very good.